First Chapter - Preparing the Tree for repotting.
VIDEO SEGMENT #1
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SUMMARY: With some help from my daughter, we are loading the maple onto the workbench. _Ugh! _Time Lapse, no audio.
VIDEO SEGMENT #2
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SUMMARY: Weeds are pulled around the base of the tree and some dead leaves are cleared away in preparation for repotting. Time Lapse.
VIDEO SEGMENT #3
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SUMMARY: A branch that died in a prior season is pruned away. _It's in a good location too. _Unfortunately the tree was allowed to dry out a little too much on that side, and I have learned to keep my maples out of the direct California sun during the hottest part of summer. _Real Time with Audio (Yes those are frogs)
VIDEO SEGMENT #4
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SUMMARY: The wound is now worked over with a grafting knife to smooth the profile of the wound. _Time Lapse, no audio.
VIDEO SEGMENT #5
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SUMMARY: The tree is worked over lightly with shears. _Time Lapse, no audio.
VIDEO SEGMENT #6
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SUMMARY: Because we are well into spring, the tree is defoliated prior to transplanting. About 1/2 the existing leaves are removed from the zones of strength (crown and exterior branches) This likely unnecessary, but a good idea if you wind up doing some work in late spring.