My wife ordered a group of Trident Maple seedlings a couple of months back as a "happy gift". When they arrived, they looked pretty bad, and I stuck them into a tray, hoping spring will show some results from her gift. Every so often I walk by and talk gently to them, but I am uncertain whether they hear me or not. Maybe eventually, I will have a photo of rejuvenated Tridents to show and will not be forced to use the trash can for them..