my best seedling

Discussion in 'Maples' started by kbguess, Sep 24, 2008.

  1. kbguess

    kbguess Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I hobby grow for rootstock (acer palmatum), but this little guy caught my attention.
    seedling2008.jpg
    Nodes are 2-3 mm apart,
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    nice leaf shape.

    I loaned my Vertrees, so could anyone tell me of a cultivar with similar shaped leaf
    Thanks
    Keith
     
  2. Kaitain4

    Kaitain4 Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Well, since its a seedling its anyones guess what parentage it actually has. Out of my collection the leaf is closest to A.p. 'Yama hime'. I think you have a cool new tree, and need to grow it on for a few years to see what comes of it!
     
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    kbguess Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    thanks for 'Yama hime'. The photo you posted from Eastwoods does show very similar leaf shape.

    I picked the seeds from a green leaf (plain species I am certain) tree in Albuquerque. A group of 3 are planted along side an apartment bldg near my parent's home.

    Not many a.p. in Albuquerque, so relatively certain pollen donor one of the 3 also.

    All other seedlings so far are typical green leaf.

    Thanks again,

    Keith
     
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    Hi Keith,

    I was wondering what the chace is to get this "lucky one", how many seedling you grow this year?

    thanks,

    Joe
     
  5. kbguess

    kbguess Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Joe,

    I grew around 250 from the seeds I picked in Albuquerque. I don't know if this is a typical percentage to find a 'lucky one'. I have been looking for a dissectum since I started a.p. seedlings about 4 years ago. Yet to get one of these.

    I am sending my dad back to collect from the same trees this year, so will get another chance to check the 'odds'

    Keith
     
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    Hi
    Please see my thread "Help please" that I dropped 2 weeks a go asking advice for my seedlings. Since yuo are growing from seed succesfully as far as I can see, I will appreciate your opinion.

    Tnaks a lot for your support.
    regards
    Carlos
     
  7. Kaitain4

    Kaitain4 Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Carlos,

    I have not forgotten your plight - a maple lover in a country where you cannot get maples! The seeds are ripening here, my friend; they are ready to pick. I have a number of Palmatums with seed and also some native Sugar maples and Red maples. Give your address and I will send you what I have, if you are still interested. Might be best to do it through a private message...
     

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