@ROEBUK The winter prune has given yours a lovely shape Mark. Mine is looking quite white this year also..... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A close up...
I have about 10% of my maples in pots, and I re pot every 2 years, sometimes 3. I only use a 'little' controlled release fertilizer in pots that...
Good morning everyone, here is a grafted Japanese maple that my friend brought round to me for an ID. It was a gift to her with an Aoyagi label,...
Now that's a very good point, I wonder if that was taken into consideration in the study that @Margot posted. I didn't see it mentioned.
Exceptions to the rule are found everywhere in the natural world. And don't apologise for the garage roof, your maple sits perfectly there N.
They are smooth... But the point I was making is that many scientists disagree on test results that are identical. I understand peer reviewed. So...
It's what fascinates all us maple lovers and collectors, you just never really know what is going to happen from one year to the next. This is a...
Not so sure about drowning in copper. This can affect the natural organisms in the soil. I use Bordeaux mix on cut stems, but that's it. So if you...
Has the look of phyllosticta a fungal disease. Regular watering and mulching is the best way I have found for this. Also make sure leaves that...
I think in the maple world nishiki is used to highlight variegation. Yes there are others that say it is brocade, but again my Brocade maple is...
This is going to be interesting to watch N. I've never succeeded in acer cuttings into soil or compost. But it can be done, with a lot of patience...
I don't know about anyone else, but the weeds are going crazy atm in my garden. So whilst on my hands and knees, trying to remove the stubborn...
Thanks @GardenCycles I do give it a lot of afternoon shade to keep it protected. It must be difficult where you live with the heat in Summer.
I thought I would add this article to the thread. Chelsea Flower show plant of the year 2024. Prunus 'Starlight'...
