Went to a friend over the weekend and he had dug out (quite aggressively) a decent sized Japanese maple that propagated itself behind his tree (base is 2" diameter). Not knowing I got into bonsai (or that this could even be used for bonsai) he beat the heck out of the roots and left it in the driveway for garbage pickup. It was sitting there for two days when I found it. This guy is growing on a 45 degree angle and I think it has potential. I got him in a pot as soon as I could and watered heavily. I also removed some foliage to lighten the load and gave him a healthy helping of that bonsai toothpaste to seal all the wounds made. Unfortunately, I didn't take a pic of the roots that were left, but it couldn't have been had roots more than a few inches radially and a bit more horizontally. Still has leaves that seem to be OK. Would love to see this guy make it. I'll dig a hole for him near my other potted maples and get the pot in the ground surrounded by mulch. Any advice on what I could do to assist with his survival other than pray?
(Almost) Yamadori
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The Treedeemer
Leave it. Keep frost-free for the next 8 weeks. Do NOT overwater. Wet soil is NOT good for root development. Slightly moist.
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