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Japanese Maple starting

20 years ago

I have two (8' ) Japanese Maples in my beackyard, seldomseen seldom noticed. I would like one in my nearly empty front yard. Is there a way to razor a branch, start it to root then plant it? Or is grafting the only way? Also if i need to graft, what can I use for rootstock (not much here) I have a scion in a jar of water right now to see if it roots ( 2 days - no roots!)

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myersphcf
20 years ago
For one generic JM it is not EVEN worth considering grafting IMHO and rooting will most likly be a bust and waist of time even if it takes it may be two years til you know for sure it will suvive and it will be TINY why bother!!! ...if all you want is a generic red maple there are lots around fairly large for under 50$$ on sale at nurseries as we speak larger named varieties may be more...or on line... email me personally and I would be glad to give you a list of etailers I like... selling larger trees at resonable prices NOT far from you ...david
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