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Posted: Jul/19/2007 1:34 PM PST
I am a novice at this and need some advice. I have a JM planted in the ground and last year it got fried by the sun. I cut off all of the leaves and it came back this spring. Now with the summer warming up, all of the leaves have begun to brown out. I replanted the tree into a container and placed in a shady location on my patio. Any advice as what I should do now? Prune off the leaves, or leave it alone and see what happens. Thanks for any help you can offer. |
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Posted: Nov/04/2008 3:11 PM PST
hows your japanese maple doing? I had the cherry-colored leaf type out in the morning-noon & late-afternoon Sun, It successfully transplated from a setting-sun location and it grew wonderfully "Problem-Free"...until a "New-Gardner" decided to "prune-it"...@ the wrong-time and in the wrong-way...despite being told it was the ONE-TREE not to Prune!!! Sadly, it's rich colors have slowly faded to full-decay these past several weeks Now he's trying to find a suitable replacement that's not like a "Plum-Tree"... and claims to have "No-Success" in locating any at the local nurseries. Because I am in a neighboring town, I thought to inquire about where you may have located yours and/or might you know of any place which would stock them? Thanks for your kind attention...Ronk |
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Posted: Jul/25/2011 7:32 PM PST
I have found from experience that Japanese Maples do not do well in full sun, especially in a hot climate. However, you can plant one where they will get some sun, preferably dappled. Full sun in a hot climate will make the leaves scorch and brown off quite quickly, making the little tree look very unattractive, and also wills stress the tree itself. It is best near a larger deciduous tree where the shade will protect it for most of the day. A little sun in the morning or late afternoon is good if you have one that has red leaves, to encourage that tint to emerge. Well drained soil is another requirement. Gentle pruning to shape the tree can be done in Autumn once the leaves are gone. Staking when small helps maintain an upright stem, but remove it no later than its 4th year so that it develops roots that will stabilise itself and not rely on the stake. If it seeds, they are easy to grow. |
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