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    A.p. 'Firecracker'

    Only new to me Emery ... I will let you know in due course :)
    Post by: whis4ey, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: Maples
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    A.p. 'Akane'

    It only gets late afternoon sun (when there is any??) Someone on this forum (I forget who it was) advised me that they could be quite a tender...
    Post by: whis4ey, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: Maples
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    A.p. 'Akane'

    This is one I bought last year. These pics are the colour in April May and June of this year ... quite beautiful. Presumably it will finish up...
    Thread by: whis4ey, Jun 6, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Maples
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    A.p. 'Firecracker'

    Yes it is Geezer :)
    Post by: whis4ey, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: Maples
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    A.p. 'Firecracker'

    Here is the latest addition to my garden ... Acer palmatum 'Firecracker' A fairly recent introduction from Esveld of Holland Acer palmatum...
    Thread by: whis4ey, Jun 4, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Maples
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    Phyllosticta on my A. p. 'Shirazz'?

    I bought a 'Shirazz' last year ... if mine looked anything like yours I would be delighted. Leaves are small and insignificant. Whilst it is...
    Post by: whis4ey, May 15, 2017 in forum: Maples
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    Japanese maples at Costco

    OK peeps ... here is my Akane just after planting and after leafing out this year. Also a pic of Diana. Both planted in a sheltered spot after...
    Post by: whis4ey, May 15, 2017 in forum: Maples
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    Japanese maples at Costco

    My Akane looked something similar to your own. It will take a year or so to settle and I will comment then :)
    Post by: whis4ey, Nov 6, 2016 in forum: Maples
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    Acer palmatum 'Akane'

    Tsuma gaki was recommended to me a few years ago. I am now convinced. Must get one :)
    Post by: whis4ey, Aug 12, 2016 in forum: Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)
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    Thank you maf, welcome AlainK

    Well done Maf ... you did good Good luck Alain .. I am sure you will be 'up to the job' as you put it.
    Post by: whis4ey, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: Maples
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    Samaras: what to do?

    What does Mother Nature do in warm sunny Orleans then Michael?? AND .... who on earth ever told you that Northern Ireland was cool and damp? LOL
    Post by: whis4ey, Jul 27, 2016 in forum: Maples
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    Samaras: what to do?

    I don't collect samaras until about October ... nature sows these seeds at that time of year (or even November) when they fall off the tree, and I...
    Post by: whis4ey, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: Maples
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    Japanese maples at Costco

    Fabulous looking tree for £3 . I WANT ONE !!!!!! LOL
    Post by: whis4ey, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: Maples