#0064 Trident Maple

Type:	Trident Maple
Training Started:	2021
Estimated Age Year:	2015
Source:	Watsonia – Gumtree
Parents:	n/a

Progression

History

Date	Action	Notes
2026-07-21	wired
2026-07-21	repot	Very strong root growth. Removed 70% or roots. A few of the main surface roots are too long, need to work on reducing them overtime. Cut back branches and problems. Removed branches at same level, setup 3 thread grafts.
2024-07-23	repot	Cut back target branches, cut back roots. There are some large roots that need to be brought back to the trunk. Healthy root ball.
2024-05-22		Branches marked for removal in late winter or early spring when buds start to move. Exposed root base, took off top layer 1-1.5 cm and lightly covered with new backfill.
2022-07-04	repot	Major root reduction 70-80%, Roots where in poor shape, with major second ring below but no taper, this was removed, Long thick snaking roots removed. Some trimming at top, plated on sphagnum moss around trunk base and major root cuts.
2021-07-16	air layer	Air layer started.
2021-05-07	repot	Plant was very root bound will need a lot of work. Was cut back in order to fit in car.