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Thanks matt, u cleared up waht i was wondering. *My problem is that i thought the wire tourniquet and the ring girdle would be used at the same time, obviously i was wrong. *I have air layered successfully in the past, and that is the only method i've ever tried. *However I recently read about all sorts of different patterns, such as taking only a large Double Helix of bark off. *I was thinking about trying this, thinking it may create an interesting root structure. *Who knows... Also, thanks alot for the diameter reference, I was worried about a fairly small branch compared to 12"-15" so now i feel even more confident. *Now that i know i can take larger branches... Im going to go buy some more rooting hormone, i'm excited. Speaking of which, does anyone have any suggestions for the hormone?

16-Mar-2002	#8
MushaMan bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Mar-2002 Posts: 21	Re: ¿¡ Air Layering Japanese Maple !? Thanks matt, u cleared up waht i was wondering. My problem is that i thought the wire tourniquet and the ring girdle would be used at the same time, obviously i was wrong. I have air layered successfully in the past, and that is the only method i've ever tried. However I recently read about all sorts of different patterns, such as taking only a large Double Helix of bark off. I was thinking about trying this, thinking it may create an interesting root structure. Who knows... Also, thanks alot for the diameter reference, I was worried about a fairly small branch compared to 12"-15" so now i feel even more confident. Now that i know i can take larger branches... Im going to go buy some more rooting hormone, i'm excited. Speaking of which, does anyone have any suggestions for the hormone?