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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
Blake,
You can make your top cut anywhere you like on A.palmatum. Roots will form at the cut and just above it so a little thought should go into where you make it, but right at a node isn't really necessary in my experience. I just use powder root hormone (Roo tone or Schultz) and have never had any difficulty. I like the powder because I can SEE where I put it. Good luck. I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: Blake and Jennifer Wilkins To: Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 6:26 PM Subject: [IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node? I'm preparing to air layer an A. palmatum "Shindeshojo." Is it advantageous to locate the top of the cut (where I want the callus to form/roots to grow on the "new tree") at a nodal point? Does this have any bearing on its ability to strike roots? For those familiar with this propagating this cultivar, will Hormex 16 suffice, or is Hormex 30 better advised? Thanks! Blake in Houston ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
Blake,
You can make your top cut anywhere you like on A.palmatum. Roots will form at the cut and just above it so a little thought should go into where you make it, but right at a node isn't really necessary in my experience. I just use powder root hormone (Roo tone or Schultz) and have never had any difficulty. I like the powder because I can SEE where I put it. Good luck. I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: Blake and Jennifer Wilkins To: Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 6:26 PM Subject: [IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node? I'm preparing to air layer an A. palmatum "Shindeshojo." Is it advantageous to locate the top of the cut (where I want the callus to form/roots to grow on the "new tree") at a nodal point? Does this have any bearing on its ability to strike roots? For those familiar with this propagating this cultivar, will Hormex 16 suffice, or is Hormex 30 better advised? Thanks! Blake in Houston ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
Blake,
You can make your top cut anywhere you like on A.palmatum. Roots will form at the cut and just above it so a little thought should go into where you make it, but right at a node isn't really necessary in my experience. I just use powder root hormone (Roo tone or Schultz) and have never had any difficulty. I like the powder because I can SEE where I put it. Good luck. I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: Blake and Jennifer Wilkins To: Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 6:26 PM Subject: [IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node? I'm preparing to air layer an A. palmatum "Shindeshojo." Is it advantageous to locate the top of the cut (where I want the callus to form/roots to grow on the "new tree") at a nodal point? Does this have any bearing on its ability to strike roots? For those familiar with this propagating this cultivar, will Hormex 16 suffice, or is Hormex 30 better advised? Thanks! Blake in Houston ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
Thanks, Shelly
I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Likewise, in Houston, where the buds are just beginning to push. I thought this was the best time to air layer ... what do recommend as the ideal time to begin? Thanks again! Blake in Houston |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
I'll second that - I did a couple of air layers on A. palmatum last summer.
One caution from my experience, DON't use the stronger rooting hormone. I got plenty of roots where I wanted them, however, I also got roots nearly everywhere else on the trunk as well! They popped out everywhere and then dried up (of course). Maples root REALLY easily - you probably don't even need the additional rooting hormone beyond what is present in spaghnum moss naturally. Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 Blake, You can make your top cut anywhere you like on A.palmatum. Roots will form at the cut and just above it so a little thought should go into where you make it, but right at a node isn't really necessary in my experience. I just use powder root hormone (Rootone or Schultz) and have never had any difficulty. I like the powder because I can SEE where I put it. Good luck. I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
I'll second that - I did a couple of air layers on A. palmatum last summer.
One caution from my experience, DON't use the stronger rooting hormone. I got plenty of roots where I wanted them, however, I also got roots nearly everywhere else on the trunk as well! They popped out everywhere and then dried up (of course). Maples root REALLY easily - you probably don't even need the additional rooting hormone beyond what is present in spaghnum moss naturally. Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 Blake, You can make your top cut anywhere you like on A.palmatum. Roots will form at the cut and just above it so a little thought should go into where you make it, but right at a node isn't really necessary in my experience. I just use powder root hormone (Rootone or Schultz) and have never had any difficulty. I like the powder because I can SEE where I put it. Good luck. I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
I'll second that - I did a couple of air layers on A. palmatum last summer.
One caution from my experience, DON't use the stronger rooting hormone. I got plenty of roots where I wanted them, however, I also got roots nearly everywhere else on the trunk as well! They popped out everywhere and then dried up (of course). Maples root REALLY easily - you probably don't even need the additional rooting hormone beyond what is present in spaghnum moss naturally. Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 Blake, You can make your top cut anywhere you like on A.palmatum. Roots will form at the cut and just above it so a little thought should go into where you make it, but right at a node isn't really necessary in my experience. I just use powder root hormone (Rootone or Schultz) and have never had any difficulty. I like the powder because I can SEE where I put it. Good luck. I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
Thanks, Shelly
I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Likewise, in Houston, where the buds are just beginning to push. I thought this was the best time to air layer ... what do recommend as the ideal time to begin? Wait until all the leaves are out, hardened and photosynthesizing for all they're worth. Late spring, Early summer. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Japanese Maple Air Layer - Node?
Thanks, Shelly
I seems a bit early to begin this, at least in my area where the leaves are just emerging. Likewise, in Houston, where the buds are just beginning to push. I thought this was the best time to air layer ... what do recommend as the ideal time to begin? Wait until all the leaves are out, hardened and photosynthesizing for all they're worth. Late spring, Early summer. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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