Replanting a young trident maple

[hcboxster]

Working on some really young trident maples from last year - want to do the root work young and establish a good base.

Going through and digging up each one, examining the roots and trimming where necessary. Then to decide whether to use the existing roots or do a ground layer using an old CD and a metal washer.

This one, the roots looked good enough to keep, so I re-planted on top of some flat pieces of wood. It is difficult to tell from the pictures, but the one "bare" side actually does have roots coming out. Over the next few years I will work to develop them by making sure the stronger roots stay trimmed.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Good plan. Don't be afraid to cut them even shorter; the ramification should start as close to the trunk as possible. As an example, this is an arakawa J. Maple, cut back and planted backing the ground on a tile.

 

[hcboxster]

Good plan. Don't be afraid to cut them even shorter; the ramification should start as close to the trunk as possible. As an example, this is an arakawa J. Maple, cut back and planted backing the ground on a tile.

Thanks Brian - I appreciate the tip! I've got a few more tridents to do, and then 50-60 Japanese Maples.