I lifted a few of my maples out of the greenhouse today for a closer look and to check a few bits of wire added during the Winter. Some had long shoots that were removed. This first one is the sick one I bought last year in order to save it. The roots were in shocking order and the trunk base rotting. Base now preserved and I think it’s putting out strong root now it’s in a nice free draining mix. It’s certainly putting out leaves!

Next up is the Chuhin Maple that everyone seems to love, me included. It has also responded really well to a better mix.

and lastly is my Stratford Trident Maple. I have decided to lift it out of the greenhouse now that the leaves have hardened off. I usually de-foliate this one 2-3 times in the year. As it was repotted, I’ll hold back this year and maybe go for 1-2 times.