Fall pruning on Big Tooth Maple?

[Captkingdom]

I believe I've reached a point on this Big Tooth Maple that I want to transition to refinement. I want to do a significant cutback on branches and rebuild them for ramification now that I've reached some limb size.
I feel like I'm finding conflicting information about this level of pruning at this time of year. What do you say? Now, or late winter?
Utah, zone 6A

 

[Captkingdom]

Also, probably ready for a root prune. Do I need to separate these actions by a long period of time? Or will it provide balance to do them closer together? I.e branches now, roots late winter?

 

[dbonsaiw]

If it were mine, I'd wait until late winter and do both at the same time.

 

[fredman]

I second the above...

 

[Bonsai Nut]

If you are only doing branch pruning, it is ok to do it once the tree has dropped its leaves. However I would avoid working the roots heading into the winter in Utah.

 

[rockm]

I'd avoid any root work as hard top pruning until late winter, unless you have a place to overwinter the tree that doesn't experience temps below 25 F or so. Extreme cold, sustained below 25F or lower can cause dieback on pruning wounds. It can also kill new roots.

 

[sdavis]

I believe I've reached a point on this Big Tooth Maple that I want to transition to refinement. I want to do a significant cutback on branches and rebuild them for ramification now that I've reached some limb size.
I feel like I'm finding conflicting information about this level of pruning at this time of year. What do you say? Now, or late winter?
Utah, zone 6A

I have 20 big tooth some for 30 yrs. I would not repot until just before they want to bud out. Please send more photos of these superb maples. I don't understand why they are not more popular.

 

[Desert O'Piñon]

I'm definitely following this thread. I've been trying to find this species, or even seeds, for a while now. It may be the only maple I can grow here in the desert.

 

[Captkingdom]

I have 20 big tooth some for 30 yrs. I would not repot until just before they want to bud out. Please send more photos of these superb maples. I don't understand why they are not more popular.

Ooh! What to share some pictures?

I'm definitely following this thread. I've been trying to find this species, or even seeds, for a while now. It may be the only maple I can grow here in the desert.

I have quite a few collected and will be going out for more. Let me know if you want one.

 

[Desert O'Piñon]

I have quite a few collected and will be going out for more. Let me know if you want one.

Sending dm.

 

[sdavis]

Sending dm.

they start readily by seeds.

 

[Desert O'Piñon]

they start readily by seeds.

Good to know. I have some in pots to overwinter and hopefully sprout in the spring.

 

[Michael P]

They will air layer. My results are inconsistent, but that may be due to inexperience.

 

[Desert O'Piñon]

They will air layer. My results are inconsistent, but that may be due to inexperience.

I'll definitely be giving that a shot. But I want to wait until my new acquisition is good and healthy.

 

[rodeolthr]

I'm definitely following this thread. I've been trying to find this species, or even seeds, for a while now. It may be the only maple I can grow here in the desert.

You might try Montpelier Maple.....native as far south as the Mediterranean coast and known to grow in chalky soils and limestone outcroppings. I grew it in Wyoming and it's a tough species

 

[ShadyStump]

I'm definitely following this thread. I've been trying to find this species, or even seeds, for a while now. It may be the only maple I can grow here in the desert.

I've bought from this seller on Etsy a couple times now. Had a few sprout the last time, but they didn't last. Pretty sure it was user error, though, so I got more that I need to start cold stratifying now.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1130151325/big-tooth-western-sugar-maple-tree-acer?click_key=af51c6c8339b370844d19c5e56bb3c8d85780034%3A1130151325&click_sum=21e6c417&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=bigtooth+maple+seeds&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&sts=1&content_source=fbd91e35a2e4e9d362419b81b6291b43d3de57fe%253A1130151325

He just collects them from the wild as he travels, so don't expect professional nursery levels of viability.