Growing Japanese Maple Trees from Seed & Rooting Cuttings (Acer Palmatum)

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Japanese Maples are easy to grow from seed and from cuttings. In this video I show you how I grow Japanese Maple trees from seed and from cuttings. Propagating Japanese Maples is a fun hobby that I definitely recommend.

[@JonnyMaple]

Japanese Maple Propagation Guide Book (digital download): www.etsy.com/listing/1758106957/japanese-maple-tree-propagation-guide

[@wordvendor1]

I'm so happy to have found your channel! I have a retirement nursery started from cuttings, and they're about 2 to 3 years old. I have approximately 3,000 plants, but I've always wanted to grow Japanese maples! I want to do a lot of bonsai in my older age. I'm 63 now, but in relatively good shape, and I'm so excited to get started next year! Thank you for your info! I'll be bingeing the videos!

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome - Thanks for watching and I am glad you found my channel too!

[@roblena7977]

43 right now and that's exactly what I want my retirement to be in another 10 years. Just got the land and a few trees. Love japanese maples and fruit trees. Any advice? I just started rooting working up the courage to try an air propagation.

[@clairemariehudson8756]

😊😊

[@ElizabethHitchman-tj5ix]

@@JonnyMaple 27:47

[@TRREDMN]

Hi thanks for taking the time to share very helpful info. I was missing a step taking cuttings. The greenhouse totes for propagations are brilliant. I have everything already laying around to get started lol thanks.

[@billgrubbs1]

Great information! I didn't know you could actually root cuttings like that. I will definitely be trying it next spring.

[@sagekuhlmann990]

I love how passionate you are. Thank you for the information

[@Faaiha55]

That tote is a great idea. I propagated my first Japanese maple cuttings last year as well by making make shift plastic tents... I had quite success to my surprise but I wanted to try something different this year. What I mostly wanted to change up and try a verious soil mixed. But the idea with a clear box gives me even more to play with. Greetings from Germany

[@carolynk5316]

New subscriber! You’re so knowledgeable. Blessed to find you. Can’t wait to see updates.

[@user-id3pl7uy4j]

This is by far the best and most thorough vid I've watched on the process of successfully rooting acer palmatum cuttings! Well done!

[@JonnyMaple]

I am so glad it was helpful!

[@joshjlevine]

this is EXACTLY the video i was looking for. thank you for the information!

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome! I am glad you found it.

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I’m so glad to find this channel!

[@backbudbonsai]

Maples are my favorite!!!! So many to choose from!!!

[@andicampbell8621]

Very informative. Thanks for the advice. I like the fact you show how your cuttings grow at 1 year, 2 years etc. You have a new sub` from Scotland 👍

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome. I am glad you liked that part.

[@nillysbonsai9636]

Brilliant collection of maples at different stages. Enjoyed this thanks 😊

[@JonnyMaple]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nicholeregul4906]

Great video, we have 4 beautiful japanese maples. This video will help with making more.

[@WouldntYaKnowIt]

Fantastic videos! I name you, the bob ross of Japanese maples 🙌 keep sharing your joy!

[@JonnyMaple]

Thank you. That is a great honor - Bob Ross was amazing!

[@bobsiddoway]

Great vid! Just got my first few Japanese maples!

[@karensmith58]

New subscriber, I have a big beautiful Japanese Maple that was mature when we moved here 19 years ago. My neighbor and I let a little one grow in the runoff ditch between our properties years ago and she eventually dug it up and planted it behind her house. When she was planning on selling her house, she told me to take it, so I have it and it's doing great 14 years later. It looks much different than my other tree that it came from, but it's beautiful. Will be watching more of your videos as I haven't had any luck with taking any of the small seedlings. Thank you in advance!

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome! do let me know if you have any specific questions regarding seedling car, and I would love to answer them.

[@karensmith58]

Update: Not long after this post I dug up a seedling, it's now over 14 inches tall. I have it in the corner of my covered porch, gets a little spotty morning sun and is doing well there. Not sure where to put it over the winter. I'm in south central Pennsylvania. I'm wondering if it would do ok under my covered porch?

[@mattunderwood5499]

Hi Jonathon, greetings from England 😁 great video, really informative, just bought some Japanese maples so good to watch this. Going to be on the prowl now for potential cuttings and seedlings at friends etc. About to watch your previous vids, cheers Matt

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome! Growing Japanese Maples from cuttings is so rewarding and fun.

[@wendybrodnick4883]

I am so glad I found your channel! Very very helpful. :)

[@JonnyMaple]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margaretchiodo-keller4495]

I really enjoyed watching this video, and learned alot of information. I am growing (zone 7A) a 1 year old Japanese Maple Bloodgood sapling. I started this from a seedling that grew in the mulch, under the host tree. The host tree is a beautiful red color, but the baby is green. The baby tree is now 28" tall with beautiful leaves, and I have it growing in a very large pot outside, in my shade garden. I have it staked to keep it straight. So far, so good.

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome! It is doing well

[@chillin2150]

new follower here! I luv learning about how to grow Japanese maples! ty

[@JonnyMaple]

Awesome - Thanks for following along!

[@yaseensalie3487]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@cvalaris]

Thanks for the tips you saved my maples! They got a little sun burnt but they should be fine now

[@jockez3581]

Very nice and informative! I'm a maple geek myself.

[@wendybrodnick4883]

It is nice to know I am not alone LOL

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Beautiful tree Like it My friend, thank you for good sharing

[@steveetches6013]

Thanks for all the information. Really interesting and helpful

[@JonnyMaple]

Glad it was helpful!

[@allanbartram1849]

Very useful thank you very much- kindest regards from South Africa

[@sabinarjinari8647]

I'm a new viewer in your channel, just subscribed

[@iano6745]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@gabrieljones9084]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sequoyahsanderson9312]

Thank you been trying to do cuttings for over a year now.

[@JonnyMaple]

Have you had any success?

[@Happygoluckyguy4007]

Awesome video ❤❤❤!!!!

[@maplesandmusic]

great video! really well explained

[@joanr5179]

hi am happy to have seen your post .

[@nydiataylor472]

Soo interesting! I loved it. Thank you very much. Oh, that is the best part, you are a part of the family of God. Nice to meet you. You explanation is so clear and helpful. Love you! God bless you.

[@JonnyMaple]

Thanks! Glad this was helpful and appreciate your kind words. God bless!

[@mariastaub9424]

Your presentations are so informative and fun to watch! I love your passion for these amazing trees. I have a small seedling that my son gave me and I'm trying to figure out how to care for it. Ultimately I want to plant it in your yard, but I'm not sure how to go about it or what kind of Japanese maple it is

[@JimmyCjewelry]

Hi John, I would like to see same topic about cuttings but from pomegranate nana and Natal plum . Love Japanese maples too, and really enjoyed your video about them grown from seeds and cuttings.

[@JonnyMaple]

Thanks for the suggestions. I hope to do more propagation videos in the future.

[@RajaPetualangBondowoso]

Thank you for sharing, very useful information 👍, greetings of friendship from Indonesia🙏🙏

[@utubeyahoo4444]

Thank you! Great information.

[@utubeyahoo4444]

Where are you located? I'm in Seattle and would love to get some trees from you.

[@johnryan1211]

Great video

[@Sodbusta]

Try (pro mix HP) potting soil. It’s just a basic soil with no nutrients. But it has extra perlite in it. More than your average potting soil. It also has Mycorrhizae to stimulate root growth In seedlings and cuttings. Great video btw. Answered a lot of my questions. Thx.

[@parvizakhavan845]

Thanks very good job 👍

[@AdanaBattala]

I have 5 Japanese maples and now I’m growing 3 more. They’re now beautiful saplings now.

[@vivianpham7291]

, Winter 🥶 too Cold - 10 F , is it Ok let me know , Thank You

[@AdanaBattala]

@@vivianpham7291 At Most plant them in the fall when the Tempos suitable like 30-50°F Then you’ll give them enough time to adapt to the cold winter air

[@Angie-ci1lp]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@brada3]

Love it!

[@Ms3queen]

Last night I suddenly wanted to know more about all the different maple trees in the world. (Don’t ask why, I don’t really know, either.) So thank you.

[@JonnyMaple]

You are welcome... there are a lot of cool trees

[@cindyengland9669]

Thank you for the video

[@JonnyMaple]

You're welcome

[@kigerism]

thank you for the information,,,,very informative. What kind of soil do you use on the seedlings?

[@kash3084]

I love this video! As I am currently trying to root my Japanese maple before we move. Not so much of a success for me ATM. I would love to see an update.

[@JonnyMaple]

I recorded an update video yesterday and will get that out in a few days!

[@iabouzeid]

Thank you, Johnny, for the very informative videos. You mentioned in one of the videos that you sell some trees. I would love to buy any, just don't know how. Thank you

[@JonnyMaple]

I should have some available this spring/summer - so stay tuned for an announcement.

[@BuildsWithV]

Awesome video! Very detailed and informative. I’m in the process of trying to grow a couple cuttings from 2 different Japanese maples and hoping this goes well. I’m very new to this and not sure if I did any of it right 😅 BTW, do you sell any of these? I’ve been looking around and can’t find any local to me in northeast Ohio.

[@theodorerussell3668]

Get ahold of someone with ridge manor nurseries in Madison.

[@databang]

どうもありがとうございます！ ゾーン8から加入しました。

[@alejandromikitiuk6008]

Vivo en Argentina en un pequeño pueblo rural dentro de la provincia de Buenos Aires... muchas gracias

[@caroljenkins411]

Hi there. I just found your videos today and I'm glad I did! This is the first year I've ever tried growing from seedlings. My original maple is over 35 years old, so I collected 8 or 9 seedlings this spring, planted them all in a rectangular planter, covered them with screening to keep rabbits away, and left them outdoors under the original tree. I'm wondering what I should do with them over the winter...I'm in Massachusetts, zone 6a. Winters get pretty cold. Should I bring them inside and keep them under a grow light? Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@JerzyBoy973]

Did you find a good solution? I think I’m going to put mine in the house on the window sill.

[@mickamoo1]

My tree didn’t give me any babies this year so I might try rooting some. I was dog visiting for a friend who had to go away for the day and I noticed a baby under hers and scooped it out. It has its first true leaves. It’s a real beauty, when the sun shines on it the underside of the leaves look pink and the trunk has a papery white trunk like a birch.

[@JonnyMaple]

Wow - that one sounds amazing!

[@highridgestables]

Hi John, thank you for making this video. You have a nice system going it seems :) I’m located in GA, would you recommend bringing the container inside during cold winter or do the trees need to go through their dormant cycle? TIA

[@JonnyMaple]

Thanks - what is you zone? Japanese maples are hardy in zones 5-8. Generally speaking, they are fine to be kept outdoors all year long. Potted trees may benefit from winter protection for those in Zone 5 when extreme cold comes (or late frosts that may damage initial leaves).

[@JK-tr2mt]

Hi, I'm new to Japanese Maples. I've just bought my first one after seeing one with striking red leaves. But the one I bought is a Palmatum Trompenburg, deep purple leaves, green in summer, upright habit. It is just about 1 meter high with 3-4 stems, so must be about 1-2 years old? Anyway, I made the mistake of not giving it enough shade, so on one of the bright hot days (in the UK), I think the leaves got sun burnt and some turned white. I've watered it, and now built a protective shade around it to keep off the direct sunlight. Hopefully it will recover and grow. It's a slow growing type and should reach 6 feet high in 10 years. I wanted a shrub rather than a tree, to add more contrasting colours to my back garden.

[@geinyrosendi8010]

Hello , thank you for sharing you knowledge about maple trees. I living in florida and i in love with this type of trees and i love some of red color can you told me wish one can ve perfect for my garden in Fl . Thank you 🙏🏼

[@billgrubbs1]

I have about 100 Japanese maple seedlings that have grown about 2 ft this year. They are not branching out and I have staked them so they are straight. I expected them to start branching by now. Should I be pruning them back to cause them to branch? If so at what height do you recommend pruning them

[@wealthaddict8800]

I have managed to get Sugar Maple seeds to grow, my next project is Japanese Maple seeds. 🍁

[@mauriciokayser798]

Hi Jonny! Thanks for another good video! I am from southern Brazil and I am growing some tree seedlings in my free time. I bought some maple seeds at Ebay. After to do the cold stratification the seed was sown in pots. After a long time the in the pots no one seed germinate. I think some sellers are selling old seeds that are not viable to sow. Jonny, where can I buy or get some good viable maple seed?

[@harrietb2141]

Thank you Very much for this informativ video.I just plantera some cuttings in spagnum moss vith rotinghormon.Iam so curius if it Will work.NeXT time I will try yours.☺️

[@crisantoflores3011]

Jonny, I really appreciate all your hard work in making these informative video. I love Japanese maple and started collecting seeds around my local area last year. I have a little success (about 30%) of the total seed started growing. However, It seems like some of them starts dying since two weeks ago. I have a question, It is now the beginning of Fall season. Can I start pulling them out from the tray and re-planting them in a 4 inch pot? Thanks. I am also a Christian and attend Southern Baptist Church in Fresno, CA.

[@JonnyMaple]

I am glad to hear that you enjoyed this video! I would definitely plant these out into 4" pots ASAP. I actually pot them in the spring, but now will be fine in you warm climate. As for the dying, if they are getting too much direct sun, that may be killing them - are they under shade sloth (50%), or protected from hot afternoon sun?

[@curiouscat3384]

Those first two simple leaves of a seedling are called "cotyledon"

[@iimoreno29]

Hi John. Today was the first time watching your channel. I have a young Japanese Maple I've been growing. It is now in its third year. Could you please tell me how to fertilize my young tree to keep it healthy. Thank you.

[@karlhalvorson]

Interesting video. I’m in zone 6 and it can get pretty cold during the winter. Any thing special I should do to protect them during the winter months?

[@JonnyMaple]

Thank you! I will address this issue in my next Q&A video.

[@JodiSamurai]

Those are some really nice gloves.

[@rexpolka]

Thanks for posting this! BTW -- which hawthorns are behind you ?? Parsley??

[@imumimum9398]

I like

[@Jason-gurganus]

The amber ghost is amazing looking

[@JonnyMaple]

I do love that tree!

[@mandrei99]

Duude, I follow you on Tesla Cleanerwatt channel and also on this maple channel !!

[@alanhiatt4820]

WOW! Thank You for posting this video. I have always really liked Japanese Maples, but living in zone 9 Arizona (for now), I cannot grow them. I am curious about what you end up doing with so many of the trees, do you sell them? I bet they would be in huge demand and you'd have no trouble selling them.

[@stevebabiak6997]

Because these are not large trees, you could grow one indoors. You might have to transplant to larger containers every few years, but it is feasible.

[@irenesugiaman2545]

Very intresting, thanks. Could you pls describe the type of soil mix to use when propagating, more clear I believe that is important too

[@JonnyMaple]

G&B Organics Potting soil for pots and usually a 50% Peat/Perlite mix for rooting cuttings.

[@russaudrey9305]

I would love to see a video about how you got them started in the tote. What type of soil was used, did you poke holes in the tote for drainage or not etc... you may have already done so and I can't find it? I've been looking and wondered if I may have missed it or there isn't one. Would love to see one!! Thank you for your help and knowledge.

[@jessg789]

15:30

[@imo75025]

Thank you for your video. I'm a first time owner of one of this beautiful tree. You say report your trees pretty aggressively. So when is the best time to repot them I'm Dallas Texas Also do you use any fertilizers - what type and how much.

[@minitreejourney13]

Hi great video!, you have idea that this tree will grow on a tropical climate? Thanks!

[@JonnyMaple]

It is probably too hot in a tropical climate. Japanese Maples are hardy in Zones 5 to 8

[@cholong_succulent]

일본 메이플을 씨를 발아해서 키우시고 나무 관리를 잘하시는 운영자시네요 ^^ 시청하면서 정보 듣습니다 ^^

[@MrBubbadon]

Very informative but for those of us who have no idea how to do this growing medium make up would be nice. Thank you

[@JonnyMaple]

Great suggestion. I will have to cover that better in a future video.

[@peterlachance1333]

Hey just wondering do you leave the young plants and new cuttings out for the winters?

[@JonnyMaple]

I do, but if you live in a zone 5 or 6 (or colder), young plants may need to be protected during the winter months.

[@MajorIllustration]

I have propagated some trees and shrubs, but don’t know how to arrange them on the property. Most landscape designers are working with squared off boundaries and a need for privacy, but that is not my situation. I also have no need for added privacy as I’m surrounded by woods. Can you point me to any good sources on the subject? I read a book on basic landscaping and took away from it that I should plant my gardens where I can see them. So I now have two plantings floating in the middle of the property that can be seen from windows in the house.

[@rolexaddict4344]

Are you keeping the containers top closed only when it is raining ?

[@mariastaub9424]

Love your channel. Didn't find subscribe option😢

[@nguyenhuutu3193]

Hi John, this is Tu in NY. What month of the year did you do cutting seedling? Was it early summer? Thank you!

[@JonnyMaple]

For NY I would wait until Mid to Late May before making cuttings so it will be warm enough.

[@stormnr2]

8:30 with this variation on my balkony i got the police called on me because someone thought it was weed, lol

[@alejandromikitiuk6008]

Perdón por no saber tu idioma , podrías decirme en que época del año deben plantarse los acer ? Muchas gracias !!!

[@ol7628]

Water twice a day noted. Any other tips? I am following your steps by steps. Water mist twice everyday how many sprays or until top soil is wet?

[@ruthticona5838]

my friend thank you for this video ...can you type us what kind of dirt you used please

[@stevenbutler52]

Any pointers on overwintering? I live in MA and struggle to keep my maples after the winter months

[@JonnyMaple]

During the winter, you should use a lot of mulch, leaves etc. to insulate the pots, or bring them to a warmer environment. While Japanese Maples in the ground will grow in cold climates, potted ones need winter protection in zones 5-6 or you will see some not make it through the winter.

[@funkblack]

how should these seedlings be overwintered? can they survive frost in a pot?

[@nimster64]

Great video. If the three year old is getting to tall can I cut all the growth maybe leave one branch will it start new growth on the trunk so that I can then cut the sacrificial branch off?

[@JonnyMaple]

It might be worth a try if that is the shape you are wanting...

[@nimster64]

@@JonnyMaple ok thank you

[@sergiorosales5314]

Interesting !! Thanks wich state are you

[@Bonsai_Ajib]

❤

[@lukeb709]

What soil do you use ect many thanks first time owning one

[@JonnyMaple]

I mostly use G&B Organics potting Soil.

[@janebottomley6852]

Hi me again have you any Acer palmatum Amagi Shigure plants at all ?

[@86daytonaz]

I have a small seedling but can I bring it inside the house in the winter?

[@JonnyMaple]

You can, but if you live in a zone 7 and above, it probably isn't necessary.

[@patrickfrancis5077]

Can I do this cutting process in autumn (November) in the north east?

[@JonnyMaple]

Do it in summer for softwood cuttings (late June/early July), or hardwood cuttings in January (not covered).

[@wellbonsaicollection]

Nice Bonsai

[@westvalley411]

I have a gangly potted seedling from parent now 18 inches, when will it grow branches??

[@TonyaA7]

Any Ideas on where to buy seeds for zone 9b.. I would love to have some Japanese maple trees in my yard.. One day I'll get one . I think the main one they sell here that I have seen is the blood good. I would like a weeping one that doesn't get to tall.

[@JonnyMaple]

In a zone 9b it may be difficult for most Japanese maples unless you keep in it a cool, sheltered spot. Generally, Japanese Maples do best in zones 5-8.

[@BigSleazy16]

I am going to be taking clippings from my parents Japanese maple and I plan to put it in a pot outside. I live in a 5a zone and I am worried about keeping them from being damaged from the cold in the winter. What do you recommend?

[@stevebabiak6997]

There is also the possibility of heavy snow weighing down or breaking branches. At least during their early life.