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    Cheering ourselves up with Maples

    Sounds like you have it in hand. May take a few years, but it's worth the effort. D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 22, 2022 at 2:17 AM in forum: Maples
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    Cheering ourselves up with Maples

    Good morning A, if you can give yours a lot of shade throughout the Sumner months with other types of trees then you may get more success in the...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 21, 2022 at 1:23 AM in forum: Maples
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    Japanese Maple in Full Sun

    Good evening and welcome to the maples forum. I don't think you will get a reply to your question, as the posting from @nelran was posted nearly...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 18, 2022 at 9:25 AM in forum: Maples
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    Speaking of Giant Sequoias

    How wonderful to see, this is great diary / thread to follow. D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 16, 2022 at 12:23 PM in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Acer palmatum 'Tsuma gaki'

    And oh so similar to tsuma beni. D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 16, 2022 at 2:36 AM in forum: Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)
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    Winter maintenance - dieback

    I always cut down enough to remove dead or diseased and leave a small stub to allow for further die back and the remove this the following year. D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 16, 2022 at 2:35 AM in forum: Maples
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    Winter maintenance - dieback

    Hi Chris and a happy new year to you also. Re your questions, I remove any dead,diseased or damaged wood at any time of the year, so basically...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 15, 2022 in forum: Maples
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    Acer palmatum 'Bi hoo'

    Perfect !!
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 15, 2022 in forum: Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)
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    Is this damage I should worry about?

    Hi Kurt, a reputable grower would be looking at replacement or money back in this case. But if this has not been offered then this nursery is best...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 13, 2022 in forum: Maples
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    Is this damage I should worry about?

    That sounds like a very good plan Kurt. And from what I can see in the photo and your description , it seems quite appropriate to use. Good luck D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Maples
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    Acer palmatum 'Bi hoo'

    Good morning E and a happy new year to you. Tbh I struggle with this cultivar. Mine gets smaller every year due to die back. It started off as a...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)
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    Is this damage I should worry about?

    Morning Kurt, I apply the Bordeaux paste to the cut ends just once and leave. If it rains heavily and washes it off I will reapply. I have never...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Maples
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    Is this damage I should worry about?

    Well that's a good sign Kurt. But IMHO you need to treat them with a copper based fungicide. D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 11, 2022 in forum: Maples
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    Is this damage I should worry about?

    I would trim back to a healthy cut and apply the Bordeaux paste. It may mean a few prunings. D
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 11, 2022 in forum: Maples
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    Is this damage I should worry about?

    Hi @Riverdale27 , first impression is that of Pseudomonas syringae. IMO I would remove the affected branches and apply Bordeaux mix paste to the...
    Post by: Acerholic, Jan 10, 2022 in forum: Maples