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Hi Riprap,

I don't know whether the tree owner is a forum member or reads this forum, but if you post your question as a comment under the picture in that Gallery, maybe he/she will see it and can post an answer. The Yamato board at least will be reviewing the photos to select a couple for publicity purposes, so someone may know who owns it.

My own hornbeams turned about a 3 weeks ago and pretty promptly dropped their leaves. I think the timing depends on the microclimate and whether the tree was defoliated. Defoliated trees seem to hold their leaves a bit longer and have better fall color. When I asked in Japan about the Japanese maples I was told it takes a certain number of consecutive nights below a specific temperature for the best color, but the details escaped me, and it could well have been a fable.

The Yamato Club has members throughout the East bay and some in Alameda and San Francisco too. Maybe there is just some regional differences? I get pretty lousy fall color, usually..

Regards,

Matt

13-Nov-2002	#3
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,742	Hi Riprap, I don't know whether the tree owner is a forum member or reads this forum, but if you post your question as a comment under the picture in that Gallery, maybe he/she will see it and can post an answer. The Yamato board at least will be reviewing the photos to select a couple for publicity purposes, so someone may know who owns it. My own hornbeams turned about a 3 weeks ago and pretty promptly dropped their leaves. I think the timing depends on the microclimate and whether the tree was defoliated. Defoliated trees seem to hold their leaves a bit longer and have better fall color. When I asked in Japan about the Japanese maples I was told it takes a certain number of consecutive nights below a specific temperature for the best color, but the details escaped me, and it could well have been a fable. The Yamato Club has members throughout the East bay and some in Alameda and San Francisco too. Maybe there is just some regional differences? I get pretty lousy fall color, usually.. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!