The following is the results I achieved with a Acer Palmatum "Shishigashira".
Let me give a little history to how this came about.
A few years ago I wrote a book on Air Layering Chinese Elms. As a member of the School of Bonsai Clinton Nesci spoke to me about air layering Trident maples. He explained to me that they are quite different to Japanese Maples and can be quite difficult to get good roots. I did some thinking about this and came up with a new idea about layering. This proved to be very successful and provided me new material for the second book I wrote. When Ray Nesci saw the results I was getting with the Trident maples he asked me if I would like to try layering his "Shishigashira". Of course I jumped at the opportunity to give this method a go on this species of tree. Ray and Clinton had tried before on this tree with about 10 layers but only got a couple of successes.
The following photo shows the result with a Trident maple. I took this layer off my tree at Ray's nursery. When he saw the results this was the impetus to try the "Shishigashira". These trees are relatively rare in Australia. Apparently the Japanese and Americans grow quite a number of them.
The following photos show the results on the "Shishigashira". I did 15 layers and got 14 good layers and 1 that didn't have as many roots.
The tree has been growing in the ground for over 20 years. The height is up to the rim on my hat.
Ray gave me 3 trees that I have potted. I will get some photos latter. Ray potted the rest of the trees and has put them in his igloo.
Regards Ray
Put me down for two please 
That would be appreciated.
I would like to purchase one of each of these books, please forward or pm details. Do you have any other little books?
