Norway maple is not suitable for every garden because of its size. If you already have a tree, you can multiply it in three different ways.
The Norway maple makes a name for itself, especially in spring. The trees sprout early and add a welcome touch of color with their yellow-green umbels of flowers. The cultivation of the plants is quite simple. The Norway maple is very well adapted to our climate and thrives reliably, not only in the home garden, but also in parks or on roadsides. Anyone thinking about propagating Norway maple has a variety of options to choose from, each posing different challenges.Propagating Norway maple - 3 ways
- Propagation by cuttings
- Propagation by seed
- Propagation by oculation
Promises success - propagation by cuttings
Even without a green thumb you will be able to grow the Norway maple with the help of cuttings. In a few simple steps you can have as many whole plants as you like.
Propagating cuttings - step by step
- Cutting
- Prepare the cuttings
- Stimulate root formation
- Put the cuttings in a glass of water
- Plant out cuttings
- Wait for rooting
- Continue to cultivate cuttings
Cuttings can be taken in late winter or late fall. It is important that the Norway maple is not in the growth phase. The plants do not tolerate pruning very well and lose more plant sap, which if left untreated can lead to the plant bleeding. Young shoots that only show slight lignification are suitable as cuttings. A cutting should be cut between four and eight inches long.
➔ Tip: Be sure to cut the cutting just above one eye.
So that the cutting can sprout later, it needs three to four eyes, which should be left on the shoot. The bulges visible under the bark are called eyes.
If you want the cutting to root faster, you can treat it with a special rooting powder. The cutting willplaced in a planter filled with substrate. Place this in a bright and warm location and wait for rooting.
Alternatively, you can put the cutting in a glass of water and observe if and when roots form. When the first roots appear, the cutting is planted and cultivated further.
Cuttings placed immediately in a planter will ideally sprout after a few weeks. This is the sign of successful propagation and at the same time the indication that rooting has started.
The effort is worth it - propagation by seed
If you already own a Norway maple and want company for your plant or want to give away a young plant, sowing is worth a try. In the fall, watch the nutlets sail to the ground, save them and keep them cool and dry through the winter.
You should already be active at the beginning of January. The seeds are now placed in a box filled with moist sand and placed in the garden in a shady and protected place. The seed is thus exposed to the cold. Science calls this process stratification. If you don't want to set up the seeds outdoors, they can alternatively be stored in the refrigerator. Seeds are placed in a bag filled with moist sand and should keep in the fridge for four to six weeks.
You can start sowing the seeds around mid-March. This can be done in plant bowls or directly outdoors. The seeds should always be kept slightly moist.
➔ Tip: Norway maples often sow themselves. This saves you the work. If you inspect your garden carefully, you might already find Norway maple seedlings.
The sowing - step by step
- Win Seeds
- Storage Seeds
- Strain seeds
- Spread seeds
- Wait for germination
This is how professionals multiply - the oculation
Oculation is a refinement method that is often used with maple. This presents a challenge for hobby gardeners. It will be clear after just a few days whether the success has set in.
From a scientific point of view, oculation is a so-called eye refinement. It is therefore a question of only ennobling individual eyes, i.e. transferring them to the partner plant. The right time for budding is July to August. It must be vigorouseyes may be present on the plant. Furthermore, the bark on the grafting base must be easy to remove. It is grafted on strong long shoots of the current garden year.
➔ Tip: In nurseries, roses and fruit trees are propagated using this method by default.
Ovulation - step by step
- Remove leaves - petiole remains
- Release the eye from the leaf axil
- Insert eye into T-cut of pad
- Push the eye gently under the bark
- Close grafting point with raffia or wax
What happens to the young plants?
If the Norway maple has been successfully propagated, the joy is great. So that this is not clouded, it is important to take care of the plant right from the start. You can grow the young plants in the tub or immediately put them outdoors. Choose the location depending on the Norway maple species you have chosen. Some trees grow to 20 meters and taller. Not every garden is up to it.
➔ Tip: If you opt for the maple tree, you can also have a smaller garden. The trees are often grafted onto a standard and only grow to a maximum height of six meters.
So the trees need a lot of space and a unique position. When planting, the sensitive roots should not be injured. Soil conditions are also important for he althy plant growth. The substrate should be as permeable as possible. This allows the water to drain off better and waterlogging does not occur. If you work a drainage made of potsherds into the soil when planting, you also effectively protect the Norway maple from waterlogging.
The young trees must be watered regularly, the soil must not dry out. If the plants are older, regular watering is no longer necessary. Potted plants are an exception. Since only a limited supply of nutrients is available in the planter, it must be watered continuously. Regular fertilizer applications during the growth period are also useful. Plant your Norway maple outdoors, compost or horn shavings provide effective natural fertilizer when planting.