Type of Document	Major Paper
Author	Phillips, Guy
URN	etd-12172003-163727
Title	Culture and Propagation of Japanese Maple
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Forestry
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Seiler, John R. Committee Chair Harris, James Roger Committee Member Kane, Brian C. Committee Member
Keywords	nursery production asexual propagation Acer japonicum Acer palmatum
Date of Defense	2003-12-12
Availability	restricted
Abstract Abstract Japanese maples have maintained a steady presence in nurseries and across the suburban landscape of America for many years now. Their fineness of texture, relatively small stature, and colorful displays are attributes that have earned them the admiration of studied horticulturalists and casual observers alike. This document attempts to compile the published accounts of several decades of observations and experiments pertaining to the general culture and propagation of Japanese maples, most specifically, information pertaining to Acer palmatum. In addition to aesthetic beauty, several factors combine to make Japanese maple a valuable horticultural species. These factors are: seedling variability, wide-ranging environmental adaptability, moderate ease of asexual propagation, limited problems with pest and pathogens in both nursery and landscape settings, and consistent commercial value and appeal. Despite the popularity and overall viability of Japanese maple cultivation, information concerning the species, particularly research information, is somewhat lacking.
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