maple defoliation

This trident maple already has very small foliage. I still want it to improve ramification. And I am thinking of possibly exhibitng this tree at the Gingko Award in September 2007. This tree never was at the exhibit there. I always made sure to rather bring European trees rather than Asian species. But I think it sis about time it gets there. For those who know that this is by invitation only and it is not the owner's decision what to bring or not to bring I have to tell you that I do decide myslef what to bring and what not as and exception.

Anyway, it was defoliated partially today. The leaves that I left are very small.