But she did get her 15 seconds of fame!

Hey Frank
When you remove the airlayers let us know which method worked best for you.
I am a creature of habit and lazy take a 1 inch piece of bark off the branch get a handfull of sphagnum put it on a piece of foil and wrap it around the branch -Done
I have also always cut the top off at about 8" after removing the airlayer.
Thats just how my Dad taught me back 40 years ago when we did crotons in Miami it worked then and it works now.
But I am sure there is a better way.

Jim, I just air-layered 3  Petit Negri branches for you, using your simplified technique. 

Next in line are my two cats and a canary.

Thanks Frank
Can't wait to see the little canary with foil all over him

Thankfully, my evil little Corgi doesn't have a tail, so there is only a small chance I would air-layer her. Thanks for the smile!