jade
Seedling
Hello.
Im very new to maples and Bonsai in general. I just up-potted these nursery maples ( Amur(1), & Trident (2)) into larger containers without disturbing the rootball too much in hopes avoid any shock, they were just beginning to get root bound w/ trunks around 1".
I thought one had interesting movement and the other some base taper and neat bark starting.
I would like these to look stout and bushy rather then tall and lengthy as the end result. Im not set on having the thickest trunks in the world here, im ready to start the branching.
Would it be appropriate to trim back the 2 tall branches on the amur and lower some of the taller branches on the trident to start to create a more ramified canopy? If so, and where and when would you recommend to cut? Also, If I was inclined, when is the appropriate time to start air layering the 2 tops off the amur?
They just began leafing out and im in 9b.
Thanks for reading and hope your willing to share your thoughts
J
Im very new to maples and Bonsai in general. I just up-potted these nursery maples ( Amur(1), & Trident (2)) into larger containers without disturbing the rootball too much in hopes avoid any shock, they were just beginning to get root bound w/ trunks around 1".
I thought one had interesting movement and the other some base taper and neat bark starting.
I would like these to look stout and bushy rather then tall and lengthy as the end result. Im not set on having the thickest trunks in the world here, im ready to start the branching.
Would it be appropriate to trim back the 2 tall branches on the amur and lower some of the taller branches on the trident to start to create a more ramified canopy? If so, and where and when would you recommend to cut? Also, If I was inclined, when is the appropriate time to start air layering the 2 tops off the amur?
They just began leafing out and im in 9b.
Thanks for reading and hope your willing to share your thoughts
J
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