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    Japanese Maples do not show fall color

    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
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    japanese maple tree sudden leaf wilt

    Hi Gomero, Were these trees purchased via mail order or locally? Layne
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: Maples
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    another watering question

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: Maples
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    Twisted leaves

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Apr 12, 2008 in forum: Maples
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    Rescued a pot bound tree but it's not growing new roots

    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....
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Mar 27, 2008 in forum: Maples
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    Hot summers?

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Mar 27, 2008 in forum: Maples
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    Growing Maple in The Tropic

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Sep 9, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Safer Soap and Aphids

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: Woody Plants
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    What is your soil mix for growing maples in containers?

    Hi, Here's the link for the thread where I posted what I use for my potted maples. It's the 12th post....
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Good Drainage = Leaf scorch?

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Good Drainage = Leaf scorch?

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Jul 30, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Did my Japanese Maple catch verticillium???

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Jul 30, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Summer Grafting Japanese Maple

    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
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Jul 25, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Did my Japanese Maple catch verticillium???

    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...
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Jul 23, 2006 in forum: Maples
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    Need Help for Sickly Japanese Maple has lichen??

    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....
    Post by: Layne Uyeno, Jul 23, 2006 in forum: Maples