Hi, Southern California doesn't get cool enough for JMs to show good fall colors unless you live in a cooler climate like the mountains. Layne
Hi Gomero, Were these trees purchased via mail order or locally? Layne
Hi, When most of the leaves dry up quickly, like in a day or two it's from underwatering. The leaves dessicate quickly due to the sudden lack...
Hi, That is very interesting indeed. What does the rest of the plant look like? If the leaves on 2nd year and on wood retain this feature that...
Hi, Do you know how long the tree was in the old pot? After about 2 or 3 years the roots will circle and girdle and the tree becomes pot bound....
Well, As a reference Sommer Nursery is in Templeton, CA which is roughly west of where you are and summer temps there can get into the 100s as...
Hi, I'd guess that if the night time temps drops between 50 and 45 degrees fahrenheit your tree should go dormant. Here in Los Angeles, CA, USA...
Hi Ted, You could try and call a local tree service with a *certified* arborist. This could get costly if done every season though. They might...
Hi, Here's the link for the thread where I posted what I use for my potted maples. It's the 12th post....
I'd advise staying away from mixing in slow release synthetic fert in the planing hole. The high nitrogen and salts will lead to burning the roots...
Hi, One of the things I'm learning this year is that we can have fast drainage and good moisture retention. Sorry for sounding like a...
Hi Shelli, Sorry for the late reply. Watering plants really is an art. How much and how often really depends on a lot of factors so I can...
Hi all, I was wondering if it would be okay to use just Buddy tape in lieu of poly bags and rubber to seal the graft? Thanks, Layne
Re: Did my *** Maple catch verticillium??? Is that what you are recommeding for shelli's tree? Okay, seriously. I kinda know how Mr. Shep feels...
Hi, Your tree does appear to have lichen and moss. At least that's what the dark circular gray patch looks like, but the photo is blurry....
