In years past, I've posted photos of my Acer Pseudoplatanus Brilliantissimum on this thread. Because we are planning to rebuild the nearby...
I suppose a grower could push growth with frequent fertilizing but I've always assumed that would result in a weaker tree in the long run. I have...
True about acer griseum in southern BC too. I've wondered some years but it has been reliable over about a decade, always slow to come into leaf...
@ Emery How long does the pink last on individual leaves before they change to green? We planted Brilliantissimum about 12 years ago. In...
Excellent work. I'll be spending more time here, for sure.
Truly both spring and fall are wonderful times for maples. We have a fair number of different varieties and they vary from year to year according...
Upthread, I posted a picture of the Baldsmith we acquired in July 2008. Here it is in September 2009. I've pruned it very little, still waiting...
There are 12 maples here plus one Katsura at the back, all in containers . This demonstrates the variety of colors and textures available from a...
Sadly, our two dwarf Kamagata container grown trees died in 2009. We think Spring kill. The leaf buds bad begun to swell and the plant was...
I urge patience with Japanese Maples. Don't throw fertilizer at them or give them more treats beynd good soil, well drained. I like the idea of...
The fall color varies from year to year but 2008 is particularly beautiful on this container grown Seiryu.
We've had this coral bark maple for some years and always appreciate the interest added to the garden, regardless of season. It shows red fringes...
Any idea what the autumn color is? Our small specimen turns a beautiful red very late in the season. It might be worth returning to photograph...
J.D. Vertrees, 2nd edition: One of the better variegated palmatum types... The basic color is a rich, deep, shiny green that holds very well...
