Air Layer Series Part 1: Trident Maple 2017

Air Layer Series 1. This is the first part of creating an air layer for the purpose of bonsai. This Trident Maple has been trained for bonsai in preparation of this layering process. The steps in this video were created March 2017 - June 2017 in Virginia, USA. It can safely be assumed these steps may be applied to most deciduous trees of small size (less than 6“ or 150mm). Check out Part 2!! Soil Mixture: Turface: 3 Parts Pine Bark: 3 Parts Diatomaceous earth: 3 Parts Coarse S