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Having a few Sugar Maples and Silver Maples in the yard and many seedlings every year, I have tried working with them and have come to the same conclusion as Candy.

Unless you are trying for 36" bonsai, your efforts may be better spent on other species. You would have slightly better luck with the Red Maples you mentioned.

Keep in mind that this is the time of year to take cuttings. You may want to take some Japanese Maple cuttings and root them (easy) as these will give you much better results. Find a tree and ask the owner if you can take a few softwood cuttings or look for seedlings growing under them.

Good luck either way,

Will

23-May-2005	#8
Will_Heath BANNED Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Clinton Township, MI Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 MI AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 4,227	Having a few Sugar Maples and Silver Maples in the yard and many seedlings every year, I have tried working with them and have come to the same conclusion as Candy. Unless you are trying for 36" bonsai, your efforts may be better spent on other species. You would have slightly better luck with the Red Maples you mentioned. Keep in mind that this is the time of year to take cuttings. You may want to take some Japanese Maple cuttings and root them (easy) as these will give you much better results. Find a tree and ask the owner if you can take a few softwood cuttings or look for seedlings growing under them. Good luck either way, Will