Time and method of cutting red maple

1. Cutting time

The most suitable time for red maple cuttings is spring, and generally one-year-old branches are used for cuttings in spring. Cuttings can also be carried out in summer, using young branches grown in the current year. However, the temperature in summer will be relatively high, so there are many aspects that need to be managed after cuttings to prevent the branches from dying.

2. Cutting method

1. Branch selection: Before grafting, you must choose high-quality mother trees and select branches from the mother trees that are in the best growth condition and free of insect pests. You don't need to use branches that are too long, about 8-15cm will be enough.

2. Substrate: Prepare the substrate for cuttings in advance. Under normal circumstances, the soil prepared with river sand and yellow mud is the best. This substrate will be more conducive to the rooting of branches.

3. Treatment: There should be 2-3 leaves at the top of the branch, and the bottom should be cut into an oblique cut. Prepare the prepared rooting solution, then soak the branches in it and take them out after 6-12 hours.

4. Cuttings: When cutting, there should be a certain distance between each cutting branch. Insert the branch into the substrate to about half the depth, press it with the surrounding soil and water it thoroughly.