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Originally Posted by DonnaCosta
Thanks for all the help.
How would I know if the tree was grafted? Can it be seen?
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If the tree is one of the named varieties (e.g. Sango Kaku, Crimson queen, Seriyu, Deshojo, Red pigmy, Koto no ito, Kotohime, etc., etc., etc.) it's probably a grafted variety. You should be able to see the graft as well, as a distinct change in bark texture and/or a swelling typically (but not always, for some of the weeping varieties) near the base of the trunk.
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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.
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After discussing this with Attila and reading his rationale, I'd probably reverse my previous recommendation and suggest that you take the conservative approach of waiting for a year.
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Also, I have a few trident maples that i have been growing in large containers to thicken up...
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I'm not a trident expert, so I'll defer to those who grow them.
Best regards,
Carl