Hey everyone, I have a Deshojo maple that is about 8' tall and in a pot. It has a nice trunk at the base so I am working on air layering off the top of the tree to reduce it down and eventually use the base for a Bonsai.
I layered the top 4' in June and it didn't show any roots until September. And currently it only has small 1" roots sticking out around the trunk. If I keep it protected from the cold I am assuming the roots would continue to grow in the Spring and then I could likely separate in May or so.
I have an unheated garage that is attached to the house so it stays at about 0-10c through the winter. I also have an uninsulated wood shed in the backyard that would get much colder but protects from frost. Once leaves drop do I just bring it into one of these locations? I doubt the layer would survive if I tried separating it now. Any input would be appreciated.
I layered the top 4' in June and it didn't show any roots until September. And currently it only has small 1" roots sticking out around the trunk. If I keep it protected from the cold I am assuming the roots would continue to grow in the Spring and then I could likely separate in May or so.
I have an unheated garage that is attached to the house so it stays at about 0-10c through the winter. I also have an uninsulated wood shed in the backyard that would get much colder but protects from frost. Once leaves drop do I just bring it into one of these locations? I doubt the layer would survive if I tried separating it now. Any input would be appreciated.