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Degs,

John offers great detailed advice here.

Remeber, shade aids recovery. I would be a little nervous of completely defoliating at this stage, and keep say 20-30% of the small inner leaves, completely remove all the large ones.

Watch you soil suggestion of Grit and Akadama, it may be a little too fast drainning (particularly if we get the hot summer forcast) Pumice retains more moisture with perhaps a small amount of peat. Sphagnum Moss has an uncanny effect on maples, use some in the mix - I'm sure when the new roots get to it you'll be OK. I'd use 60% Akadama 20% Pumice and 15% chopped Sphagnum Moss and a little peat.

Tridents are extremely vigourous, I'm sure your tree will improve with a little care.

24-May-2005	#12
Arnie Arborial tendencies Join Date: Feb-2004 Country: UK Posts: 389	Degs, John offers great detailed advice here. Remeber, shade aids recovery. I would be a little nervous of completely defoliating at this stage, and keep say 20-30% of the small inner leaves, completely remove all the large ones. Watch you soil suggestion of Grit and Akadama, it may be a little too fast drainning (particularly if we get the hot summer forcast) Pumice retains more moisture with perhaps a small amount of peat. Sphagnum Moss has an uncanny effect on maples, use some in the mix - I'm sure when the new roots get to it you'll be OK. I'd use 60% Akadama 20% Pumice and 15% chopped Sphagnum Moss and a little peat. Tridents are extremely vigourous, I'm sure your tree will improve with a little care.