OK, I'm sure the first qustion has been asked before, so sorry if this is a repeat question. (Search results did not yield exactly what I was looking for...) 1) I'm looking for opinions on which A.p dissectum does best in "full" sun? The location is not in sun all day long, but it is mostly sunny and more afternoon sun than morning sun. It's actually a fairly wind-protected spot though. I'm looking for a hardy dissectum that won't burn up in the heat. I live in zone 9 (East SF Bay Area), and we do get more than a few 100 degree days in summer. 2) When growing a dissectum in a container, is there a best choice as to the type of soil to pot it in? Will run-of-the-mill potting mix from the hardware store be fine, or is there something "better"? Also, sometimes I see these potted trees sold in containers with what looks like to be a moss bed growing on the surface. It definitely appears to be done on purpose, as usually these cover the entirety of the potting surface, and growing healthy. It actually looks quite interesting and proper (in my mind's eye) for a potted Japanese maple. How is this done, and is it good/bad? Thanks, I know this forum is chock full of good answers!
You bet!!! I live in an area where summer heat and dryness are comparable to the Bay Area. I have (too) many maples and I have been trying to find one dissectum that takes full afternoon sun without showing leaf burn and I have not found any yet. My advise would be to contact a local specialised nursery (you have for example MOMIJI Nursery in Santa Rosa MOMIJI ) and discuss the matter with them Gomero
hi,cthenn- I live in the Bay Area and have many container grown plants and I plant them in SuperThrive which I buy at Home Depot. I have many dissectums but the 1 that I find best is Red Filigree Lace which is slow growing but mine takes full sun all day long here in Novato. It is useful to use a light redwood mulch a few inches thick on the top of the soil in containers which keeps the soil moister & cooler. Send me a private message if you would like to talk or visit. Good luck and have fun!
