Sweetgum Airlayer attempt

[Darth Masiah]

So... did you not cut deeply enough into the wood? Or is sweetgum just not doing air layers?

there's been a breakthough!

Air-layering a liquidambar after collection

This tree was collected last August. It’s been through one season of Fall, winter and spring. Now it’s flushing growth like crazy and generally in good shape. I would like to air-layer the top but should I wait until next year or can I do this in the summer of this year, a few months from now?

www.bonsainut.com

i think i wasn't aggressive enough.
going for older wood might be helpful also.

 

[Darth Masiah]

it's about time to start collecting in my zone. daytime highs of 60+ till spring. about to see if my cutting method works on these guys. coco coir/ perlite, clonex, and under a dome till i see growth.

 

[Darth Masiah]

sweetgums are real comedians with their fake it like they made it routines. you can never count your chickens after they hatch.

 

[19Mateo83]

sweetgums are real comedians with their fake it like they made it routines. you can never count your chickens after they hatch.

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You may want to try root cuttings also, Sweetgums are hard to get rid of when you remove a large one. The root system will usually start throwing suckers to stay alive. Maybe you could use this to your advantage.

 

[Darth Masiah]

looks like a few took.