Joanie

Don't trim the foliage on the area that you are going to airlayer, unless it really is dense. The more foliage, the faster the roots will develop. I have had excellent luck with Japanese maples. Is the tree in partial shade, or dappled shade? You'll want to protect the foliage from the hot sun when your summer starts.

Also, if you use clear plastic on the airlayer, you might want to cover it with something that isn't clear. I use black plastic, but if that will absorb too much heat it can kill the roots that you are trying to grow. Burlap would work. Or something like that. Then you can peek at the roots developing inside of the clear plastic without disturbing them.

Let us know how it goes! Does anyone else have suggestions for Eaglion?

Joanie

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