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The tree is then potted up and pruned back heavily to reduce the stress on the new roots.
It is very unlikely that the new tree will put out any new top growth for the remainder of the year; instead it will produce a big flush of root growth.
The new root system will still be relatively weak for the first year and during the following Winter, extra protection should be given to the tree.
Larger airlayers can be taken from some tree species.
Above is a 5" thick English Elm airlayer.............
And a larger Acer palmatum airlayer.
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