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2-Sep-2006
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bonsaiTALK Adept
Join Date: Apr-2006
Location: SYDNEY
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MAPLE -spring
Hi every one ive been takeing some pics today and thought id see what you all have to say about this one,its a japanese maple that ive grown from seedling 9 years ago ive only recently started to work on the apex .
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2-Sep-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master
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I think it looks pretty good, I would like to see a pic when its fully leafed out.
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2-Sep-2006
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bonsaiTALK Expert
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Got some OK taper going and then it just goes up. Looks like it needs a chop about 1/2 the way up the trunk. I think I see a couple of branches there that could be selected from to be the new leader. This would also cause some new branches to pop out to select from.
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3-Sep-2006
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I agree with Idaho - the Walter Pall adage of making the smallest tree possible is a good one in many instances.
Remember that when severely chopping Maples do it when the sap is not flowing. Maples have a nasty tendency to die back when pruned hard when the sap is flowing.
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5-Sep-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master
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Third vote for a chop
The tree needs to be shortened, but since it is budding and too late for a chop, why not try an air layer? You might as well get something from the nine years of growth, and a second tree would be a nice dividend. You have nothing to lose by trying, and acers are ridiculously easy to layer. The base of the tree looks pretty good.
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18-Sep-2006
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bonsaiTALK Adept
Join Date: Apr-2006
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Update -maple In Leaf
HI guys my maple is growing strong now and thought i would post before defoliating it .
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19-Sep-2006
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May I ask WHY you are planning on defoliating this tree? Do you consider it finished and ready to show or display? Personally I do not see it as being so, but was wondering if you did.
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19-Sep-2006
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bonsaiTALK Adept
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Hi steve no its not of show quality and probly never will,i defoliate to increase ramification and shrink the leaves,it also acts like another growing season and increases growth.
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19-Sep-2006
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For ramification I would suggest just trimming back to two leaves on each branch.
I also would not give up on this tree so quickly. You just never know what will pop out at you one day, especially with some strategic and/or drastic pruning.
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Steven South Central Idaho |
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19-Sep-2006
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I agree with Idaho as trimming back will help to add some taper to your branches. Although you might want to wait till spring to do this.
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