Q&A - Can you propagate a Japanese maple from a cutting?

Question:
Can you propagate a Japanese maple from a cutting or do you need to graft it?

Answer:
Professional growers graft Japanese maples. Grafting allows growers to select a stronger rootstock which will help the tree be healthier and a vigorous grower. Without grafting the plant will be weak and grow slowly or die.

Related Resources:
Propagation by Cuttings, Layering and Division
Home Propagation of Garden and Landscape Plants
Japanese Maple