Question
My understanding is that the red japanese maple is grown by grafting the desired tree to a stock plant.
What is that stock plant usually? And what is the desired graft?
I have taken 3 branches from my tree (I believe it is a Red Emperor, or something like that)and am trying to root them, using root-tone. What am I likely to produce if they root?
Can I try to graft a branch to a stock plant. I have a tree that the red japanese part died, but growth came from the stock part of the tree. I am hoping to figure out what to expect from letting that tree continue to grow or try to graft another branch to it.
I hope some of this makes sense. Thanks, JoAnne

Answer
Hi JoAnne,
Thanx you for your question.  The root stock for Japanese maple is usually a very hardy variety of maple.  I think for the best answer, you should access our Tree Expert, Mr. Jim Hyland.  Jim has many years experience with the U.S. Forestry Service.  He can be accessed by going back to Home/Gardening, click on Trees and then click on Trees. I hope this helps.
Tom