How to Graft a Japanese Maple 🍁

[@bertexsted3713]

When you tie-up the root-stock, do you hear any whimpers of a tiny boy coming down the beanstalk? Or, an itty bitty Whoville toot'n elephant??

[@kennetheverding4372]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@alexpfliger9723]

No this episode is a Gem🔥. I highly appreciate the knowledge and effort to help us understand how to graft👌🏻. I will probably watch this episode 10 times easily! Thank you MrMaple for sharing this info! #japanesemaples #MapleMafia❤️🍁🔥.

[@MrMapleShow]

Much appreciated

[@robertjohn819]

Thank you both for information and time. I enjoyed learning from you.

[@MrMapleShow]

Our pleasure!

[@urchinsushi2041]

This will be awesome!

[@ryanmack9097]

Thanks Fellas. Another great episode, I feel like I come away with more questions after each one of these you put out. I may have to come 3000 miles to an open house and just pick your brains in the future.

[@MrMapleShow]

Please do!

[@obsessedwithlawnoddswithgr2092]

wow i cant believe you gave away the screts to grafting. no one talks about step 1 and step 3 watering the root stocks. thx fellows lile i said you all are awsome. good work

[@MrMapleShow]

Glad to help

[@noriejoson8914]

I really appreciate you talking to us about grafting. Thank you! What temperature ranges should we keep our newly grafted trees? The baggy over the scion would keep it moist, but shouldn't the root stock also be kept in a moist, warm setup? If so, should the Anderson pot graft be in a baggy?

[@MrMapleShow]

35-45 is typically our goal

[@MrMapleShow]

Rootstock needs to be kept dry

[@tonimagery]

Thank you for the great info! Can this be done at any other time of year for Acers and would the process be exactly the same?

[@MrMapleShow]

Timing matters a lot. It cannot be done all year

[@tonimagery]

@@MrMapleShow so when are the other times you can graft these JMs?

[@YokaiHitodama]

Hey guys do you have any content on hybridization? Not sure how common it is in the trade but id love a deep dive. Its my dream to introduce one cultivar in my life

[@michaelwalborn1384]

Just started watching love the channel would this be a good side business to start for some one ready to retire

[@fansaaga4033]

Can I use wild maple( I believe it is Norway maple) as a root stock. The seeds fly into my yard and grow like weed.

[@MrMapleShow]

No it has to be the same species

[@fansaaga4033]

@@MrMapleShow idk like I though if potatoes and tomatoes can be grafted together why not maples

[@wictorsson]

Great video! Is there a site where I can find if a Maple has PBR?

[@MrMapleShow]

Not that I know of. It typically just requires research on each cultivar. If they do have a PbR or patent they should arrive with documentation on the label. It’s best to check though

[@sav5477]

Is it possible to do field grafting in early spring?

[@MrMapleShow]

Yes

[@njw1383]

I grafted some maples a few weeks ago but the grafts dont seem to be growing. How long does it usually take before ill know if its worked or not?

[@MrMapleShow]

Typically the grafts leaf out soon. You should see activity on the rootstock also

[@YuriiKostenko]

Is aftercare for ginkgo the same as for maples? Great chapter! Thank you!

[@MrMapleShow]

Yes

[@bertexsted3713]

Mr Maple, I know you have relatives with Maple and Boxing history. Do you have any distant uncles, aunts or cousins who were Ginkgo Geeks in the past?

[@kylegrunden5977]

Im sure this isnt an original idea/thoughts but i wonder if you could use a drill bit on the scion. Drill to cambium and fit onto the root stocks exposed cambium (however you spell it)

[@MrMapleShow]

No the cambium alignment has to be very detailed. A drill would make a mess of the parts needed.

[@bertexsted3713]

How's about a metal disc grinder with 20 grit Aluminum oxide?

[@kylegrunden5977]

@@MrMapleShow Roger that!

[@kylegrunden5977]

@@bertexsted3713 I'd like to see that 🤣☠️

[@David-wc5wr]

Should I be worried if I see the root stock trying to grow back?

[@MrMapleShow]

It needs to be removed it if does when young. After a year or two they tend to to not be any issue

[@dreaminggreennursery]

Can’t do grafting rite now it will split when it freezes

[@MrMapleShow]

We discuss in the video that we graft from December~March. Winter grafts must be heated once they get active

[@noriejoson8914]

Does active mean bud swelling, bud extension or leafing out?

[@MrMapleShow]

@@noriejoson8914 white roots

[@noriejoson8914]

Does white roots on the bottom precede bud activity on the scion?

[@ryanmack9097]

Are you saying it should be heated before and after the graft? And are you talking just about bottom heat? Thanks.@@MrMapleShow