Collect Maple and Air Layer in Same Season

[RobertB]

I have a large japanese maple i planted in the ground this spring. I want to air layer it next season for the lower trunk (trunk chop).

Can I collect the maple and pot it in late winter (or should i do it now?) if i do not disturb the roots to much (only been in ground since april). Then in spring, can i start a layer on the trunk?

Or should i layer off the top, then start to train it while in the ground next season, then pull it the next year and pot?

I live in southern alabama.

 

[0soyoung]

I think the answer to your question can be found in the Science of Air Layering thread.