As this is gonna be legendary tree, I am starting a new thread for it already as I see the buds appearing up and down the trunk and leaves opening at the ends of smaller branches. I know that trees might push new buds and leaves from recourses they have and if there´s not enough of them they will die eventually, but I believe that with proper work done when collecting, using sweating technique and proper aftercare the chances for survival are big enough
So lets see If I am right and how close I can get to my vision with this large field maple
Tree after collection nearly a month ago:





The Plan:

good luck!

Goin´ good

It already looks like an big big tree , can't wait to see it progressing

The powerlifter of maples.

very good material...and good illustration...

Almost look like a finished tree with all that foliage

it's a beauty! (both of them)

After defoliation and some basic wiring. Some more twigs might go later on.

Mimo wrote: ...As this is gonna be legendary tree, I am starting a new thread...

Mimo, it IS ALREADY a legendary tree (at least among us here).
First, it survived.
Second, it's on its way to become the most impressive maple in Europe.
Congratulations !