What Species can be Air Layered explained

Not every species will air layer, in this video I explain which are most likely to be successful.

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[Eastwill]

I have an old pear tree that has been in my family for generations. Even my grandfather remembers it being old when he was a kid. I’m going to try and air layer one of its branches to preserve the tree. Thanks for the info!

[spormlastname]

My god, Peter. Thank you so much for putting this out for free.

[hannahamess]

Thanks for the video, I’m now going to give air layering some of my Japanese Maples a go. What would also be really good to see is a video on grafting and cutting techniques if that’s possible 🙏

[matshagstrom]

The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation by Michael A. Dirr is an excellent source. It does not include air layering for each species but does mention which trees including some species can be propagated by various methods including cuttings. This is an excellent reference for many many trees and can save hours of frustration and increase success rate dramatically when it comes to propagation

[raisingmaple]

I'm going to try some air layering on my wild cherry trees. They grow like weeds and are almost impossible to kill. That's a rule of thumb I've been using for air layering, if it grows like a weed and is hard to kill, it will probably air layer. Great video, thanks!

[LolSeizure]

Thanks for all of the great, frequent videos lately. I'm inspired to air layer my mommy's loquat tree! I love you, Peter Chan.

[raidero]

I've been creeping around (as my wife says) begging our neighbors for their trees and wondering how I can air layer other people's trees with out them even realizing it. I just started a few years ago. I recently found courage to trim and wire my first tree. I used a wire hanger. Can't wait to wire my next tree with some real wire. And I got some more Hawaiian shirts. Ha ha. Viva bonsai.

[JLmedia-hpattern]

Looking forward to trying some air layers in spring, thanks again for sharing Peter! Jake, from Australia

[steveanacorteswa]

I have an Italian plum tree I am trying to air layer, it's been about a month, I have about 7 trees and they have some incredible branches with incredible motion, it will be exciting if it works.

[margaretsims]

‘You get so greedy’ ha ha ha. Very informative thank you.

[jonahstein]

I'm really glad to know that crepe myrtle trees can be air layered. I never tried because the trunk appears like the outer bark layer wouldn't strip away easily. But, I'll have to give it a shot.

[TheNatrjack]

Thank you Peter for your master class ...its great that you take the time to teach and lead us on the right path ....

[dawud]

I rooted a JBP cutting, had it for 3 years, sadly it died this winter...
I used vermiculite, had the pot inside a large Tupperware storage container and kept damp gravel in the bottom for moisture, with a piece of glass for a lid. Kept in shade with indirect sunlight.

[adiehunter]

Peter can you show us how to take cuttings from a wisteria correctly? And what way to get it to root. Thanks.

[sarthakmohapatra]

Excellent video sir. Cud u please make a video on how to reduce the leaf size of trees having genetically large leaves such as Terminalia Catappa or any large leafed trees for bonsai purpose.

[gummel]

Hi Peter
Is it possible to force a ficus retusa to produce aerial roots by air layering it and manually putting the newly grown roots into the soil?

[Bonsai_Noob]

Hi Peter, I have just removed an air layer from a black pine, using the same technique that I learnt from your videos. Very successful layer with a lot of roots. Removing successful air layerings is so much fun. I did one on my magnolia tree and that failed. Do you have any tricks or tips for magnolia layering?

[mountaindew]

Jah rasta blood claat man, cool video again terass. Well done mi brethren.

[nickmeusel]

Hello Peter, great videos! I wanted to know if it was possible to create a Sakura (Prunus Serrulata) bonsai? If so, could you show us some?
Kind regards
Nick

[holzboden]

In one of my bonsai books I found a special air layering method for conifers. I‘ll try to explain it: wrap copper wire arond the tree (really hard) then put moss around the trunk and cover it with plastic as known. That‘s all. (I haven‘t tried it yet) I hope I could help you :)