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What kind of tree is this?
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laura55 z8 SC (
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Sat, Jun 16, 12 at 12:39
A store on a busy highway near me recently had 3 of these trees planted. The color is stunning and reminds me of fall in Michigan. But this is Charleston, SC in June. Can anyone tell me what this tree is? It even has red bark. I asked the owner of the store who says it is Northern Oak. But I know that can't be because they have maple leaves, not oak leaves.
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RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| Google Acer Palmatum 'Fireglow' and see if the leaves match- I can't recall if they are that deeply divided or not. |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| The owner of the store said it was a "Northern Oak" -- he REALLY knows his trees - NOT! |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 16, 12 at 13:43
| Coralbark maple having a problem that is making it color prematurely. |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| Thank you cearbhaill and bboy. After reading about both trees, I'd like to think that it is the Fireglow, as it sounds more resilient to sun and heat. But I can't find pictures that show it close enough to see if the bark is coral colored. If it is a Coral Bark, I'm confused because what I read about it is that it is yellowish in fall, not red. Do you think a Coral Bark would survive Charleston, SC head and humidity if in fact that is what it is? Where is the best place to buy trees like this? I've thought about snipping a couple of branches off of these trees but am sure that I can't just root them in water, right? |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 19, 12 at 0:11
| There is no question this is a coralbark maple and not a purple-leaved Japanese maple - look at the bark. More than one form is on the market, including ones that have stronger fall color than the yellow or light orange of 'Sango Kaku'. |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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- Posted by botann z8 SEof Seattle (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 19, 12 at 11:20
Is there an injury at the base of the trunk? That could cause premature color as bboy says. Or is it a graft? I can't tell from here.
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RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| Hmmm. Don't think it is an injury. I'd have to drive by there again to look. So, being a Coral Bark, I'll ask my questions again and hope you will share your knowledge with me. Do you think a Coral Bark would survive Charleston, SC heat and humidity? I'd like to put it in a huge container in a sunny place. Where is the best place to buy trees like this? The owner of the shop told me that the landscaper got it from Virginia. I've thought about snipping a couple of branches off of these trees but am sure that I can't just root them in water, right? |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| Coral bark maples are increasingly available in nurseries. You might not be able to get it at Home Depot or Lowe's but if you have a real nursery, call them and ask if they can order it for the fall (best time to plant it). |
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- Posted by botann z8 SEof Seattle (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 20, 12 at 6:09
You will not be able to root it in water. Not a chance.
Mike |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| I'm not so sure that Coral bark maple would thive in the Lowcountry. And not on the edge of a parking lot /street. Landscape designers and l. Architects are famous for selecting inappropriate plant material. I'm not saying with certainty that this species can't grow there.....but I would have to be convince me. I'll also add that removing stems or branches of ANY plant for your own personal purposes is not an acceptable practice. By the time you and the fifty other people decide to do it, a little tree like that is toast. |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| Coral bark maples can in fact be rooted. I have a rooted cutting of Sango Kaku in my greenhouse. I have NO IDEA how many failures accompanied this one success, though. If you want to take a cutting, you need permission first and it will not be easy to root. You would be better off buying in the 3-5' range from a local nursery AND planting it in an area that gets some shade, especially if you are going to put it in a container. I would go no more than 6 hours of sun at my house and I think we are somewhat similar in sun impact. John |
RE: What kind of tree is this?
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| Thanks to everyone for your input.....(and the slap on the hand for me even thinking of snipping a couple of branches). :-) One more question and I'll leave ya alone. For my purpose, which is to have a colorful tree in a big pot in a mostly sunny yard.....would I do better with a Fireglow Maple? |
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