How long does it take for a red maple to recover after transplantation
This article introduces how long it takes for a red maple to recover after transplantation, as well as the skills and methods of red maple tree transplantation in the field of green plants and flowers. The following is a comprehensive introduction.
Good afternoon, friends who love flowers and plants. Today's editor brings you the planting of red maple trees. Red maple trees are also known as red-leaf maple trees and are a variety of Acer palmatum. They prefer to grow in moist, warm, and cool environments and are subtropical species. Red maples are shade-tolerant and cold-tolerant, but they do not tolerate direct sunlight. They can grow under autumn sunlight and prefer to grow in humus-rich, acidic, and fertile soil. In early spring, the young leaves are bright red with white pubescence on the upper part, and as the leaves unfold, they gradually fall off. The leaf color changes from magnificent to dark green. Red maple is a precious type of foliage, so today's introduction is about its planting methods.
Cutting: Red maple can be propagated by cutting, especially when it is made into a small bonsai or planted in a pot. The cutting method is best used in the rainy season of June and July. Select strong cuttings that grew in the same year during the season, cut about 20 centimeters and apply wood ash to prevent the cut ends from rotting, and then insert them into a mixture of perlite, pond mud, and half vermiculite. After cutting, pay attention to shading and spraying water to keep the moisture. Red maple cuttings will root after a month. If we have full sunlight conditions, we can choose to use branches from the previous two years as cuttings, and the survival rate after cutting is also high. After transplantation, the red maple needs to be shaded and can be gradually moved to the sunlight after half a month, while strengthening fertilization and water management.
Seeding: Red maple seeds do not have a dormancy period and can be planted in spring or autumn. The best time for spring sowing is from mid-March to mid-April. Mix the seeds with moist sand at a ratio of 1:3 and then place them in an environment of three to five degrees for nearly a month for warm sand storage. During the sand storage period, regularly check and manage the seeds. If any seeds germinate, they should be sown immediately. Before planting, pour enough water first, and only when the water has seeped out can we confirm that it has been watered thoroughly. We can plant about 200 seeds per square meter. After planting, we should cover a layer of fine soil 0.5 centimeters thick to increase soil temperature and promote early germination of seeds. We can cover a small greenhouse or cover with a material, paying attention to ventilation. In about half a month, we will see neat seedlings.
嫁接 (Grafting): Red maple can also be propagated by grafting. Use seedlings grown for two to four years as rootstocks, and the best time for cutting is in March and April. The height of the rootstock can be determined according to the need. It is cut in the rainy season from May to June and after autumn. However, this method is only used for a few rare varieties. From the end of May to the end of June, the use of buds is most common, or from the end of August to the end of September is the best time. In early summer, it is the period of vigorous growth of its branches, and strong plants that have grown in a year can be used as scions.
After grafting, the temperature will gradually rise. Although the plastic bags are tied together after grafting, the petiole and tender branches are still exposed. The bark of red maple is relatively thin, and the buds are small. Therefore, after grafting, it is necessary to spray a moisturizing agent regularly to increase its survival rate. After autumn, the method of budding is almost the same. If the petiole falls off when touched after a week of grafting, it indicates that the grafting has succeeded. Otherwise, a new grafting needs to be done.
The branches and leaves of the red maple are purple-red and very beautiful. It is an important colored tree species in China. We often see it planted in gardens and courtyards as ornamental trees, and it is also very good to turn it into an elegant and unique bonsai.
The above introduction of how long it takes for a red maple to recover after transplantation and the specific introduction of red maple tree transplantation skills and methods are provided for netizens to refer to.