cloning a Japanese maple - Ask Extension
hi. I want to takecuttings from a feathery red dwarf maple. what time of year is best? hardwood or soft? rooting compound and in what kind of soil?...
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cloning a Japanese maple #758232
Asked June 24, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT
hi. I want to takecuttings from a feathery red dwarf maple. what time of year is best? hardwood or soft? rooting compound and in what kind of soil? success rate?
thanks, Annette
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
The following method works for most maples. When propagating Japanese maples, softwood cuttings are used. Softwood cuttings are taken in spring and early summer from the new season's growth. The cuttings are placed in a sterile soil medium and kept humid for several weeks. New roots develop from the base of the cutting, creating a new plant identical to the parent plant. Dipping in a rooting hormone and bottom heat increase the likelihood of success. The cuttings can also be placed in a humidity area to minimize transpiration.
