Earlier this spring I was given an air layering of a Japanese maple, it was potted up in potting mix, but part of the roots closest to the trunk were still embedded in sphagnum moss. Since there seemed to be lots of roots filling the pot it came in, I decided to plant it in a planter, as I was doing that I, noticed the moss and carefully removed most of the moss (I don’t think I broke any roots in the process). That’s when I found out only one side of the tree had roots. The tree trunk is only about pencil-thickness.
My question is, would this cause problems for the tree’s health in the long run?
I know doing an air layer where there are no other leaves or branches on the tree below the air layer can be risky. is using a tourniquet wire instead less risky?
Is there another way to encourage more roots on the side that’s missing roots?
My question is, would this cause problems for the tree’s health in the long run?
I know doing an air layer where there are no other leaves or branches on the tree below the air layer can be risky. is using a tourniquet wire instead less risky?
Is there another way to encourage more roots on the side that’s missing roots?