I just acquired a Japanese maple (green-leafed). It is about 7' tall, with
300-400 leaves.

Is it ok to chop it down to 2' now, leaving only about 15 leaves?

It was in a pot in the ground, and so a fair number of roots had to be
severed.

Thanks,

Jim

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No problem at all. If it were me though, I'd consider layering it at
just above that height and get two trees out of it.

Cheers

Kev Bailey

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Subject: [IBC] Ok To Chop?

I just acquired a Japanese maple (green-leafed). It is about 7' tall,
with
300-400 leaves.

Is it ok to chop it down to 2' now, leaving only about 15 leaves?

It was in a pot in the ground, and so a fair number of roots had to be
severed.

Thanks,

Jim

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Kevin,

Do you think the leaf/root balance won't be too out of balance?

Also, I fear I won't get a bud anywhere near where I chop. Should I leave
some inches of safety by chopping well above where the new leader should
be, or should I chop exactly where I want it?

Thanks,

JIm

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