Both times are good, but I prefer fall, just after the leaves have turned
color. Reason: Roots continue to grow in winter whenever the temp. is
above 40o F.
Marty

----- Original Message -----
From: "AJCarroll1019"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:50 PM
Subject: [IBC] maple collecting


Yesterday i was outside and i noticed a little maple in a small tree line
at
the edge of my property.it must've been mowed over in the past couple of
years
and has stayed small and has interesting scarring on one side.Anyway my
question is this,when would be the best time to collect it.i have read
through
my bonsai books and saw that the answeres vary.some suggest collect them
in
fall right as the amples begin their dormancy and some suggest in spring
when
they start budding out.which would be my best bet to keep the tree
healthy.
thanks
Aaron

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