Field Grown Maples 2023 Study
Just how much better do plants grown in the ground than other methods? Initial plants were air layered maples purchased from the Midwest August show that were approximately 20 inches tall at the start with a trunk circumference of 4cm to 4.5cm . Sample one was grown in a wide plastic pot grown with a combination of compost and bonsai soil in partial shade. Tree had 4 new upright growths. Sample two was grown in a wide plastic seed tray with a combination of compost and bonsai soil in…