Air layer removal

When I removed my air layer a month or two ago I kept it in the spagnum moss that the roots grew in, and put bonsai soil around it. (so they wouldnt be damaged). Now I am scared that the moss is going to keep to much water near the roots and not enough oxygen. What does every one think?

Not to worry. You did good.

Thanks for the quick reply

how's the tree look after a month on it's own? If it looks OK, it is probably OK. Watch out for freezes with young roots that are possibly holding a bit more moisture than is needed. Freeze+moisture=dead wood.

It looks fine leaves are changing and falling off ive been putting it in a shed when it gets cold

Hi Jake,
I live in Zone 7 Central VA Piedmont as well. You don't need to worry about protecting the tender temperates, even your air layers, until December probably. Frost is not going to hurt them. They will need protection (pots buried in mulch on the ground, kept out of the wind) by the time the December sustained freezes reach you.
Todd

Is thst for insulation?

Yes, the mulch is for insulation. I used to use mulch exclusively for this but now, due to the number of trees, I use fallen leaves and mulch for this purpose. I very rarely have to water during the Winter when the trees are on the ground in mulch. I do check them regularly though. Good luck.
Todd

Thanks Todd