So I’ve had this tree for a year now and wanted to see if i should prune one of this branches that are growing so close together practically touching, or not but will it cause problems as it grows later on thx.
Touching or crossing branches should be pruned out.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
I have 3 Japanese Maples, 2 are full moon maples and have smaller multi colored leaf, red trunk, they do their thing and are doing beautifully. The other one has a dark red burgandy colored leaf. When I purchased it, the leaves were very narrow, lacy looking leaves, kind of like the Villa Taranto or the Moonfire. However, some of the leaves are coming back very wide, still the pretty red color but the shape is more like the Osakuzuki or the Hogyoku trees. Also, the leaves don't fall off of that one tree. Even when the new growth comes out, the dead leaves still stay attached. I end up pulling them off once the new growth starts to appear, but I'm afraid I might pull off some of that new growth. I am in zone 8, by the ocean, so could it be the salt air?
This can have something to do with it, although, I think it is likely that the tree is putting out new growth from the grafted root stock. Essentially you have two trees together. It is best to cut off the growth that is different from the rest of the tree, or it will outgrow the original grafted top, which will kill it off, leaving the rootstock.
What is the best insecticide for Japanese Maple borers?
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/landscape-insecticide-suggestions/
What are the yellowish dot-like markings on many leaves
This could be Leaf or Tar Spot.
This link will help you identify.
o am movung and i have just too many plants to take so i want to get rid ofa few. it is a vareigated maple
I'm not able to determine a value for you. Check with your local garden centers; they should have similar sized specimen to help you determine a value.
This is under my Japanese red maple tree....
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Hi, I am interested in planting a Japanese maple tree in a larger pot in my small patio. I was wondering if there are better times of year to plant trees in pots. I live in Philadelphia near the center of the city. I was also wondering if the tree should be protected in the winter months? Thank you for looking over my questions. Beth
Hi Beth; You have a really good idea for a beautiful type of tree.
You could plant now if you are ready, but I recommend that you consider waiting until spring to plant. That way it will have the entire growing season to get established and well rooted before winter sets in.
Philadelphia is Zone 7 in the USDA plant hardiness map. See the following articles for some tips on considerations for containers and selection of an appropriate variety that can tolerate the cold. In the ground it would be less of a concern, but container plants are more exposed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-japanese-maples.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maples-in-containers.htm
Use a good quality potting soil like Dr Earth brand:
https://www.domyown.com/dr-earth-home-grown-organic-potting-soil-p-9497.html
Water management is important. You may want to use a soil moisture meter to take the guesswork out of it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
And use a COF (complete organic fertilizer) like this one:
https://www.domyown.com/dr-earth-organic-all-purpose-fertilizer-p-9485.html