How big (caliper) can JM cuttings be?

[Veebs]

I took home a free yard JM today and need to prune a few branches to get it in my car. I have a good wind and shade structure on my property where I put most of my cuttings. I’m wondering how big cuttings can be and still have odds of survival.

 

[Hack Yeah!]

Depending on variety of maple and it's rooting ability 1/4" or larger with appropriate aftercare. I've heard at least one person say they've rooted a 1" cutting...

 

[leatherback]

Depending on variety of maple and it's rooting ability 1/4" or larger with appropriate aftercare. I've heard at least one person say they've rooted a 1" cutting...

I find match thickness is best for Japanese maple. Bigger and successrates drop enourmously for me.

 

[RoadManDenDron]

Check this thread,

Post in thread 'Rooting Whole Japanese Maple Branches' https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/rooting-whole-japanese-maple-branches.66098/post-1152973

Nothing to lose, try the big ones too this way let's see what you get!

Nevermind the wind and shade structure tho, get these in a propagator for best results, I use a makeshift one of 2 clear plastic boxes on on top of the other when the cuttings get too tall for my normal propagators

Good luck! Hope to see some successes soon!