16.03.2026 — Repotting update, placed it back into the same pot. Over the autumn and winter it developed a nice amount of new roots, practically all around the trunk, and I’m really happy with the progress — right after cutting off the ground layer there were very few roots to work with. I reduced the root mass quite a bit this time, hoping this will be the beginning of a good nebari.
The thread-graft is looking promising as well. The buds are swelling, so with a bit of luck it might finally take this season.
14.03.2026 — Repotting the Shin Deshojo maple (after removing the rootstock, air-layer from last season)
I decided to try the method with a wooden box — boards connected with nails. The flat and fairly wide shape should theoretically speed up the development of a “pancake-style” nebari in the long term.
Now it’s just a matter of watering and fertilizing; the tree will be allowed to grow freely without any pruning so it can build up as much mass as possible.
I may also make an additional (backup) air-layer, since this is the only Shin Deshojo I own.
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