In Early March I attempted an air layer on a younger (not sure how old..the trunk is about an inch thick) Jap Map Dwarf. About 2 weeks ago, shoots started growing right below the air layered section. They grew in the manner as a tree of this type grows after getting a chop.. high concentration just below the chop, leaving many options for a new lead..
My question is this.. is growth like that indicative of something?? Also, could all that growth be shortstopping energy, nutrients, etc., that needs to be going to the air layer?? Should I go ahead and prune them off, or leave them alone??
My question is this.. is growth like that indicative of something?? Also, could all that growth be shortstopping energy, nutrients, etc., that needs to be going to the air layer?? Should I go ahead and prune them off, or leave them alone??