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    Fever

    Wow K4 you got the fever a few weeks ago..... I am bringing in my root-stock today to wake up. I have about 200 to graft on this winter. How...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: Maples
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    Propagation: New whips for summer grafting

    Thanks, it is nice to have the wind and hard rains off of small plants. My first propagation bed was outside and the hard rains just beat things...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Propagation: New whips for summer grafting

    Things are filling out well...This is about 16 days later..
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    new acre atropurpureum

    I recommend you get it transplanted into a much larger container. It will be a chore to keep it watered every day in small pot like what it is...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    *&^!@#$%* Squirrels!!!!!!!

    Unfortunately, I have had to start picking my squirrels off....Hawks weren't getting the job done. The have done damage to several of my trees...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Poll: Japanese Maples for a beginner

    Hi SpaceHog, Start scouting out local nurseries and see whats available. They have 50-60 percent sales as fall approaches. 'Red Dragon'...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Seeds growing on japaneses green maple!

    Hello Everyone, BigBudz, one other thing you would like to do after harvesting the seed is to soak them in tap water for about a day. I soaked...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Seeds growing on japaneses green maple!

    Growing from seed is fun. Here are a few I did this past fall. They began to germinate in the fridge about February. They really look cool...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Propagation: New whips for summer grafting

    Thanks everyone, I spent this weekend getting the root stock in pots and in the greenhouse. After working with them, I think by the time I get...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 11, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Propagation: New whips for summer grafting

    Hello Everyone, Just got in 250 whips to start my summer grafting on. One thing I was surprised to see is that they are just really beginning...
    Thread by: SFyffe, Jun 8, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: Maples
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    I think my 'Bonfire' is dying, what do you think?

    Hi john, Looks like the black has not made it all the way around. Is it possible in a situation like this to carve out all the dying wood and...
    Post by: SFyffe, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Weed Problem very Close to Japanese Maples

    I use weed block fabric and pine bark mulch. The Rye will eventually die out. Stephen
    Post by: SFyffe, May 28, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    What's wrong with my Autumn Moon?

    Hi, With the comment about then ants it sounds a bit like aphids. You should also consider getting the tree in the ground. With a pot that...
    Post by: SFyffe, May 24, 2012 in forum: Maples
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    Acer palmatum 'JJ'

    Hello Everyone, Just picked up one of these today. Does anybody know the background on this tree? Fall colors? Thanks, Stephen
    Post by: SFyffe, May 18, 2012 in forum: Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)