drew33998
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Ok Guys and Gals. I have a maple that I am air layering(Glowing Embers). I started the layer just as buds were swelling(early March). I used sphagnum moss, wrapped with plastic and taped top and bottom with the stretchy tape, sticky side out. I have a good bit of drainage holes poked in the bag but it seems the sphagnum is staying really really wet. About 4-5 weeks after the air layer was put in place I hadn't seen any roots at all, so I took the bag off to take a look at the cut site. The good thing is that I noticed a ton of cambium swelling and nodules, which I assume will be future roots. So I placed the bag back the way it was. My question is does your medium stay really wet? We have had a very very wet spring this year. Would this cause any ill effects on the tree trying to layer as well as any new roots that may emerge?
As and aside, I attempted air layering a live oak at the same time, and I think it isn't going to do anything. Anyone tried layering an oak? It was tuff to differentiate where the cambium was for me since the bark is so thick.
As and aside, I attempted air layering a live oak at the same time, and I think it isn't going to do anything. Anyone tried layering an oak? It was tuff to differentiate where the cambium was for me since the bark is so thick.