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well, i have a fair knowledge of trees and plants in general, my favourite part is pruning, i love it.
I have never tried grafting yet but have air layered a few items.
i am simply suggesting that the best time to prune hard ias in the spring before the sap rises, that way the wound will heal quicker and will be less likely to put a drain on the tree.
I have never worked on a maple but it is a deciduos tree and they all prety much obey the rules of horticulture, to a degree, thio i admit a japanese maple is totally different i its needs to a field maple.

27-May-2004	#7
Larry Bonsai hobbyist Join Date: Jul-2003 Location: North East Country: England USDA Zone: 8/9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,622	well, i have a fair knowledge of trees and plants in general, my favourite part is pruning, i love it. I have never tried grafting yet but have air layered a few items. i am simply suggesting that the best time to prune hard ias in the spring before the sap rises, that way the wound will heal quicker and will be less likely to put a drain on the tree. I have never worked on a maple but it is a deciduos tree and they all prety much obey the rules of horticulture, to a degree, thio i admit a japanese maple is totally different i its needs to a field maple. __________________ Today is or was yesterday's tomorrow