Barking progress from summer 2023 to spring 2026. This process takes a long time—at least several years are needed for the bark of the Arakawa variety to become mature, corky,…
14.03.2026 — Repotting the Shin Deshojo maple (after removing the rootstock, air-layer from last season)I decided to try the method with a wooden box — boards connected with nails. The…
Shin Deshojo maple bought in 2024. It is grafted, and I am working on some air layers to propagate new plants without the ugly graft. Picture on the right -…
Maple after being transplanted into a slightly wider pot, March 19, 2025. The beautiful green of young leaves. Photo from spring 2024. Barking progress from summer 2023 to spring 2025.…
Another maple clone purchased in 2024 – a variety I really wanted: Nishiki Gawa. Cork develops faster than in the case of Arakawa. Here, air layering is mandatory because the…
Repotting in spring 2025. The roots are still far from a good arrangement for future nebari.Swollen buds are slowly starting to open.
The maple in March, April, and June 2024. In the second half of the season, it was repotted into a bonsai pot with an inorganic mix.