Slightly off subject, but a couple of questions regarding Trident Maples...

How winter hardy are they when planted in the ground? Any special
protection needed?

I have seen some incredible Trident Maples with 6" - 8" trunks that were
only 2' tall and almost perfect taper. Very few visible pruning scars. How
is this achieved? The two I planted in the ground grew at an incredible
rate, so I can see how the caliper is achieved. But the taper? If they are
cut back severly to keep them compact, how do you get the trunks to grow so
big? I've read Brent's article on the subject, but always assumed I'd be
hiding some pretty good sized scarring and still have some abrupt changes in
size to achieve the taper. These maples were nearly perfect in the
uniformity of their taper.

Thanks,

Jeff Isom
Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39

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