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Hybridizing Japanese Maples

15 years ago

Can any one tell me which Acer species can be successfully crossed? I'm specifically interested in Japanese varieties, but I realize we may have some closely related American species that could potentially form a successful cross. At this point it appears that at least Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum are compatible, as there are several hybrids on the market today. I have not yet heard of an Acer japonicum x palmatum or shirasawanum.

Any info would be appreciated!

Thanks,

K4

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masterofcoffee
15 years ago
i also am interested in this. I have a green laceleaf japanese maple, so I was wondering if I could stop it's dwarfism by placing a scion onto a sugar maple rootstock. Would that work? They are both maples, so I think it would. Does anyone know of a website that shows you compatible trees to graft?
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