The Acer got away from me , it is growing on top of the cement yard in a small raised bed and has been moved several times , I kept meaning to prune it but didn't want to kill it
We have four Acers, three are Palmatum's which have an upright habit. Sango-Kaku (The Coral Bark Maple) on the left, has bark that looks especially colourful in Winter. Lost the label on the middle one. The dark one on the right is Bloodgood, one of the best performing of the dark-leaved hybrids. Of our three Palmatum's it shows the least signs of wind/sun scorch.
Sango-Kaku trunk
We have one Disectum variety, on the right, like the beautiful one in Doghouse's garden, ours is about 20 years old.
We have Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku', the coral bark maple. Reasonably upright growth, leaves open bright yellow in spring and then turn lime green, then butter yellow in autumn; pinky red bark which looks lovely in winter. Photo will follow when I can get on OH's computer.
Is yours A.palmatum 'Dissectum', DHR? That's a lot smaller than straight Acer palmatum, which forms a spreading tree to 4.5m. The Dissectum group acers are usually slow growing and basically dome shaped, unlike the species. Lovely leaves, too.
"The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life." Rabindranath Tagore
Sorry, overlapped with the 2 posts above while trying to locate my photos... no need now, thanks KeenOnGreen, since your photos show Sango Kaku brilliantly.
"The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life." Rabindranath Tagore
They make good pot specimens Lantana. We had a very experienced Acer grower on here a while ago who said it's a common misconception about cold winds or frosts always being the cause of tips browning. He said it's often due to them getting dried out in spring. It then affects the longevity of the foliage.
It's a bit like Camellias being too dry in late summer when buds are forming, and then they drop off before opening. The problem occurs several weeks or months before the outcome is apparent.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Do they stay low like that or must you prune it every year?
I have never pruned mine
The Acer got away from me , it is growing on top of the cement yard in a small raised bed and has been moved several times , I kept meaning to prune it but didn't want to kill it
yours is more in keeping and pretty
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We have four Acers, three are Palmatum's which have an upright habit. Sango-Kaku (The Coral Bark Maple) on the left, has bark that looks especially colourful in Winter. Lost the label on the middle one. The dark one on the right is Bloodgood, one of the best performing of the dark-leaved hybrids. Of our three Palmatum's it shows the least signs of wind/sun scorch.
Sango-Kaku trunk
We have one Disectum variety, on the right, like the beautiful one in Doghouse's garden, ours is about 20 years old.
We have Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku', the coral bark maple. Reasonably upright growth, leaves open bright yellow in spring and then turn lime green, then butter yellow in autumn; pinky red bark which looks lovely in winter. Photo will follow when I can get on OH's computer.
Is yours A.palmatum 'Dissectum', DHR? That's a lot smaller than straight Acer palmatum, which forms a spreading tree to 4.5m. The Dissectum group acers are usually slow growing and basically dome shaped, unlike the species. Lovely leaves, too.
Sorry, overlapped with the 2 posts above while trying to locate my photos... no need now, thanks KeenOnGreen, since your photos show Sango Kaku brilliantly.
They make good pot specimens Lantana. We had a very experienced Acer grower on here a while ago who said it's a common misconception about cold winds or frosts always being the cause of tips browning. He said it's often due to them getting dried out in spring. It then affects the longevity of the foliage.
It's a bit like Camellias being too dry in late summer when buds are forming, and then they drop off before opening. The problem occurs several weeks or months before the outcome is apparent.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...