What are the propagation methods for Japanese maple? A detailed explanation

The leaves of the Japanese maple are similar to maple leaves, and the canopy takes on an oval shape. Once the leaves of the Japanese maple turn red, it has very high ornamental value. Japanese maples can be seen in many parks in our country, and there is also a certain area of Japanese maple cultivation. When planting Japanese maples, propagation is relatively important, so how should Japanese maples be propagated? Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for Japanese maple. Let's take a look!

1. Grafting propagation

First, select a Japanese maple with strong growth and vigorous health as the grafting rootstock, then carry out the grafting work when the rootstock is at its peak growth. First, transplant the seedlings about 3 times, starting after the rootstock has shed its leaves, and transplant with soil during transplanting. The main grafting methods include cut grafting, bud grafting, and others, and each method has different handling measures. For example, cut grafting is carried out around March each year, then the rootstock is cut at a position about 60 cm above the ground for high grafting. This grafting method can ensure that new shoots reach about 55 cm. Approach grafting is more troublesome to carry out, but its survival rate is relatively high. The bud grafting method is carried out many times, but it is not easy to survive.

2. Seed propagation

The fruit ripening period of the Japanese maple is around October to November each year. After ripening, take out the seeds from the fruit. Then treat the seeds, do a good job of sprouting promotion and disinfection, increase the seed germination rate, and reduce the incidence of pests and diseases. After treatment, control the planting density on the planting soil, dig the sowing holes well, and then sow at the right time. After sowing, cover with an appropriate amount of soil, then water thoroughly to promote seed germination and seedling emergence. Then cover with a layer of crop straw to increase soil temperature and prevent water loss. After the seedlings successfully break through the soil, remove the straw and do a good job of sun protection. If the seedlings are exposed to direct sunlight, it will seriously affect seedling growth. When the seedlings grow to about 40 cm, they can begin to be transplanted and planted in place.

3. Cutting propagation

First, select a vigorous, well-growing Japanese maple as the mother tree, then select good cutting branches. One week before cutting the branches, cut off the terminal buds on the branches, then after cutting them off, place the base of the branches in water, ensuring the part in water is about 4 cm. Cut the scions into small sections of about 10-12 cm, try to keep the wounds smooth, and retain a general number of leaves. Then use potassium permanganate to disinfect the soil, then cover with film for 2-3 days before cutting. Pay attention to density when cutting, water thoroughly after cutting, maintain the temperature at about 27 degrees, keep field humidity at about 85%, then topdress fertilizer at the right time. Ensure sufficient water and nutrient supply for the growth of the Japanese maple.

The above three are a brief introduction to the propagation methods of Japanese maple. There are relatively many propagation methods for Japanese maple. The more common one is cutting propagation, because cutting propagation is relatively simple and the growth cycle is short. It is not recommended that everyone use seed propagation, because seed propagation takes a very long time and is not suitable for large-scale planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.