Lots of how to photos on this page. Grafting is done during the winter months when the scion wood is completely dormant. In order to graft your own Japanese maple tree you’ll need a few supplies as well as a Japanese maple seedling that you can use as a root stock. Growing Japanese maple from… Click here to read more…
Growing Japanese Maples
Growing Japanese Maples in Zone 4 or Lower
Although Japanese maples thrive best in zones 5-9, they can be successfully grown in colder climates. An established Japanese maple can withstand temperatures down to zero degrees Fahrenheit on exposed parts. The roots can withstand temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Click here to find out what zone you are in. Cold weather isn’t… Click here to read more…
Growing Japanese Maples In Hot Climates
Japanese maples generally grow in zones 5-9a. They grow reasonably well in areas like northern Florida, but growing can be tricky by the time you reach the central 9b zone. Year-long warm temperatures can cause a lack in the dormancy pattern. Strong sunlight, dry winds, or salty, alkaline soil can make growing difficult. It is… Click here to read more…
Braiding Japanese Maple Trees
It’s not done all that often, but the art of braiding three plants together into one plant creates a truly unique and unusual plant. This photo is three Japanese Red Maple tree seedlings braided together to form one very interesting tree. This beautiful little tree was created by one of member/nursery owners, Thomas Propst from… Click here to read more…
How to Graft Japanese Maples
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What is a Japanese Maple Scion or Scions?
Michael J. McGroarty Perry, Ohio 44081 Copyright 2011 Wanted! People Who Would Like to Get Paid for Growing Small Plants at Home Click here. Scion is a term used in conjunction with plant propagation, more precisely, grafting as a means of plant propagation. Usually when you are propagating plants you take “a cutting” from the… Click here to read more…
Testing Japanese Maple Seeds for Viability
Michael J. McGroarty Perry, Ohio 44081 Copyright 2011 Testing Japanese maple seeds for viability is known as a cut test. Whether you buy Japanese maple seeds or collect the seeds yourself from a tree in your yard or neighborhood, you should test the seeds to make certain that they are viable before you spend a… Click here to read more…
Growing Japanese Maples from Seed.
By Michael J. McGroarty Perry, Ohio Copyright 2011 Wanted! People Who Would Like to Get Paid for Growing Small Plants at Home Click here. Growing Japanese Maple trees from seed is a lot easier than most people think. However, it is important to understand that there are more than 250 different cultivars of the Japanese… Click here to read more…