DonnaCosta

Thanks for all the help.

How would I know if the tree was grafted? Can it be seen?

If i trunk chop around March 1, can i root prune this spring or should I wait a year to give it a chance to recover? It is in a large container, after purchasing it looked root bound so i replanted it into a larger container. I'm not really sure how good the roots are b/c I didn't take any of the soil off i just moved to a bigger pot.

Also, I have a few trident maples that i have been growing in large containers to thicken up, should these be treated the same way regarding trunk chopping and when to prune the roots?

I have one trident fattening up in the ground for the last 2 years. It has thickened up but not really that much more than the ones I have in large containers. If I dig that one up this spring, is it safe to trunk chop at the same time?

Thanks again for all your help. Donna