Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz'

Dwarf or Semi-dwarf, deeply incised leaves. Origin Billy Schwartz, PA USA. Probably a witches broom. It has an eye catching shape. Photos taken this week.

Gomero

 

The earliest spring photo was taken a couple of days ago and the other two are from last year the earlier 5/5/05 and the latest 6/5/05. I would agree, quite a nice plant, but it is better when fertilized little or none as it can send out some longer chutes that sould be clipped back as they disturb the form of the plant. Mine is also showing some overgrowth at the graft union, grafted about 8", and I would recommend a slightly larger understock and the lowest possible graft if the plant is to be grafted.

 

Photo taken of Acer palmatum "Jerre Schwartz" on 25 Oct.2007 at Westonbirt The National Arboretum ,Gloucestershire U.K. showing it in its autumn/fall colour.One of 100 Acer palmatums planted in 2005 in the Rotary Centenary Acer glade,as part of their national collection.

 

Posted these photos in another thread, so I figured I'd send them here too. Tree is around 5-6 years from graft. Really like this cultivar. Foliage shape is really similar to 'Kamagata' but the sping color is a nice mauve/pink. Received my original scions from it's founder Billy Schwartz of Green Mansions Nursery, who named it after his mother. Wonderful cultivar, way underutilized or offered.

 

Really interesting to know of its background, naming etc.It was certainly one that stood out as a bit different last autumn at Westonbirt. Thankyou for posting more pictures of it.

 

To Scion Swapper:
Your Jerre Schwartz looks so beautiful, harmonious and bushy! Could you please tell a little about how you care for it, how do you prune it (?) I love the shape of your acer and would like to get some tips from you on how big it can be and if possible to keep it low and bushy just like yours. Thanks so much!

 

here is the Jerre Schwartz I received this year. I will have to see the tree grow in someone else's yard since they got it from me.

 

My Jerre Schwartz through the seasons from fall color 4 years ago to recent new growth.

 

@MapleMO, good afternoon, what a wonderful display. Love that Autumn colour.

 

19th October 2020 and I have one now, a gift this morning from my daughter and son in law. It's funny what hints will do, Lol.
Hope it will grow to be like yours M @MapleMO.

 

24th October 2020 and my new Jerre Schwartz has turned very quickly.
I'm going to enjoy this one over the coming years as it grows. But where to put it !!!??????

 

28th October 2020and I just wanted to show how my Jerre Schwartz held it's leaves through the storm. Not too bad IMO.

 

In the late afternoon sun...

 

Bare bones of my Jerre Schwartz.

 

10th April 2021 and my Jerre Schwartz survived the hard frost from 3 days ago very well. So here it is to start it's season off.

 

21st April 2021 and I wanted to show this today as a few have asked if this cultivar is worth growing in their garden. I'll let the photo speak for me.

 

25th May 2021 and I know that Charlie on Amazing Maples loves this one, so I thought I would show a close up of the colour of the leaves, as he tends to show from afar.

 

6th June 2021 and the pale leaves are contrasting nicely with the darker ones now.

 

20th June 2021 and my Jerre Schwartz is looking very green now.

 

I had to do an "emergency repot" in July last year, remember ?



So rather early in the season (mid-June), I put it in full shade.

June 6th, and today, after more than 8 months in the shade :

 

3rd April 2022 and my Jerre Schwartz is starting to leaf out. I have it well protected against these awful overnight frosts.

 

Yesterday :

 

Looking wonderful Alain. A good two weeks ahead of mine.

 

Yes, it was very early, though not in a particularly protected place.

 

Surprisingly robust my Jerre! Been pain free since he went in the border, always nice and full.