How to Propagate Acer, How to Make Cuttings of Japanese Maples, with Kesser and Steen

How to Propagate Acer, How to Make Cuttings of Japanese Maples. Cultivating Japanese Maple Through Cuttings. Today we explore the practical cultivation and propagation of the Japanese Maple, a species valued for its vivid foliage and adaptability to container gardening. Through a narrative involving students learning from expert pruning techniques, the guide explains that these plants thrive in moist, acidic, and well-drained soil while requiring protection from harsh winds. The sources detail specific asexual reproduction methods, specifically the process of taking cuttings by exposing the cambium layer and utilizing willow-bark tea for hydration and as rooting hormone. By comparing natural seed stratification with seasonal cloning techniques, the text highlights how gardeners can bypass years of growth to produce valuable nursery stock. Ultimately, the material serves as a comprehensive overview for enthusiasts looking to master the environmental needs and multiplication of these ornamental trees. Cuttings of Japanese maple Kesser and Steen have cycled to Aunt Green’s to help her in the garden with some tree pruning. This time it's about Japanese Maples - from the Acer family. These are smaller trees / bushes that the two boys from the Nature and Innovation class will be working on today, which will be about 2-3 meters tall and have green to red colors in the summer. The nursery school originally said that Aunt Green was not allowed to "cut them", but that's not for them to decide - besides, Kesser has a really good friend who is a "world champion" in tree pruning (Dr. Shigo, from the United States Forest Service), so she is completely comfortable letting the two boys take care of that work. 🍁 Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a popular, slow-growing shrub or small tree, known for its beautiful, deeply lobed leaves and fantastic autumn colors. It thrives best in a light, well-drained and loamy soil, preferably in light shade and protected from strong winds to avoid drying out. The best conditions for your Japanese Maple: Location: Light shade or penumbra. If it is in direct, bright sun all day, the leaves may float. Soil: Nutritious, humus-rich and well-drained soil (preferably acidic soil, but this is not a strict requirement). Watering: Even watering. It must not dry out completely, as this can damage the delicate leaf edges. Winter: It is deciduous and hardy to the Danish climate, but may need a little shelter and protection in the first years of life. The price and appearance of the plant varies greatly depending on the variety, age and pot size. You can find smaller plants from $100 - 1,000! And they are not even shaped like a real Bonsai plant in a small tray. So Steen thinks about whether Kesser will try to make some cuttings so they can earn some money to build birdhouses. The boys have collected a good portion of cut branches, which they carry home in their backpacks. On the way home, they drive right past the nursery, which is located behind the garden center, to talk to the Man in the Green Shirt, who rolls back in his office chair when he hears Kesser and Steen arrive. #propagation #mapletree #bonsaitree #acerpalmatum Copyright 2026 - Flamme Rouge 🚩 Nature