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My new Japanese Maple

13 years ago

Hey all, purchased this tree online for a low price and wanted to know what everyone thought of it. I think it is a beautiful tree. It has a nice compact rootball. I placed it into this big 'ol pot to let the trunk grow out more. I didn't have enough soil, so I had to use some that was sitting around, most likely used from other trees. Think it should be sterilized by baking it in the oven? Here it is:

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What does everyone think?

Ryan

Comments (2)

greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
13 years ago
Good start, Ryan.
I was pruning my Weeping Willows this morning, and thought of yours...how are they?

Generally, I wouldn't do much work on maples that have leafed out already.
So let your maple recuperate in the shade for a couple weeks. Direct sun will blast it.

It might lag for a month or so, but by season's end it ought to be back on track...and then some.
Don't fertilize for a couple weeks.

Josh
ryan_tree
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks Josh! My willows are doing Okay, they could be better. They kind of seem to explode with growth once you get them potted up.

I have it placed in the shade right now. And won't be fertilizing for some time. I hope it shoots out with growth. It has the potential to be a great tree IMO.
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