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Gulf Coast Texas. I try to generalize my advice but it's been a long time since I was a Yankee...

Since seasons tend to blur here, I guess I should try to advise by the signs- I work deciduous as the buds begin to swell... for me it's mid February. We have no prolonged transition- kind of like you wake up and it's 75 every day so you know it's Spring. Maples are pretty tough to grow here because of extensive leaf burn. BUT it can be done.

I would probably limit myself to doing one task or the other- chop or repot- an established root system would give you exceptional growth to regrow the top.

Consider this is not a strong tree. Like Rips said, feed!!! I also agree, if you want taper you have to let it grow freely for some time. This is the fastest way. This will also restore vigour. Also, how about keeping it in the nursery pot but letting the roots "escape" into the ground for faster development?

It is hard to say why it has not recovered from the root pruning over a year ago without a detailed history of care. It could be you've kept at it too much, no fertilizer excess heat... any number of reasons. I'd let the tree regain it's health.

27-Sep-2001	#4
bnsaijim bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Gulf Coast Country: Texas USDA Zone: 8b-9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 772	Re: Trunk chop Gulf Coast Texas. I try to generalize my advice but it's been a long time since I was a Yankee... Since seasons tend to blur here, I guess I should try to advise by the signs- I work deciduous as the buds begin to swell... for me it's mid February. We have no prolonged transition- kind of like you wake up and it's 75 every day so you know it's Spring. Maples are pretty tough to grow here because of extensive leaf burn. BUT it can be done. I would probably limit myself to doing one task or the other- chop or repot- an established root system would give you exceptional growth to regrow the top. Consider this is not a strong tree. Like Rips said, feed!!! I also agree, if you want taper you have to let it grow freely for some time. This is the fastest way. This will also restore vigour. Also, how about keeping it in the nursery pot but letting the roots "escape" into the ground for faster development? It is hard to say why it has not recovered from the root pruning over a year ago without a detailed history of care. It could be you've kept at it too much, no fertilizer excess heat... any number of reasons. I'd let the tree regain it's health. __________________ Jim Stone Seki Bonsai Studio sekibonsai.com Santa Fe, TX