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October 28, 2021Q.Transplanting A Japanese Maple
I had a japanese maple growing in a large pot and the pot broke so I replanted it using Miracle Grow Potting mix and it doesn't seem to be doing so well. I bought Happy Frog for Japanese Maples but I am not sure what I should do? Do I just add it to the pot and if so how much? Or repot again? Help..
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GKH_Susan on
November 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It probably is suffering some transplant shock. You can topdress your container plant with the Happy Frog following the amounts they show per height of the plant. Japanese maples need a low level of fertilizer, though, according to the article below. So I wouldn't do it as often as the fertilizer package recommends.
Keep it well watered till it perks up.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-feeding.htm
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January 17, 2022Q.How To Water My Japanese Maples In Winter, San Jose, CA
I'm new to Japanese Maples. I planted 4 trees, 8 ft tall last March, in 4 x 4 x 4 ft holes. They seem to be doing fine. Very little rain, not even an inch yet in San Jose, CA and temps range from 40's at night to 60's during daytime. I have been doing a deep water once every 3 or 4 weeks----is that ok/correct, or should I stop completely? Thanks, Kurt
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GKH_Susan on
January 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Once a month is usually plenty to water trees during the winter if rainfall is insufficient.
https://ccuh.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk1376/files/inline-files/Tree%20Watering%20Handouts.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/winter-watering-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
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January 25, 2022Q.I’ve Just Planted My Japanese Maple. Can I Prune It?
I planted this weekend an Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum. It was imported from the mainland, which have a diferent climate. I live in an european island with very cloudy, and rainy winters. I can see that my maple needs some pruning due to several crossing branches. There is also a big branch comming out of the base that should have been cut off a long time ago. Since I've just planted the tree a few days ago, should I prune it now? Regarding that big branch comming from the base (shown on first picture), can I cut it right above the branch collar, or by doing it, I'm compromising the good health of the tree? And if I do so, should I use a sealant to give extra protection against all the humidity? What about the lichens (third picture) appearing, should I leave where they are or remove them? Thanks for your help.
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GKH_Susan on
January 25, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can do some pruning now to get your tree off to a good start. I would definitely remove the branch coming out of the base; be sure to preserve the branch collar. What is that coming out of the ground right where soil meets grass? Is that part of your tree? If so, cut that to the ground.
The lichens don't hurt anything. You can leave those.
They don't recommend sealing pruning cuts anymore. It prevents the tree from forming a natural callus.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
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JM_TJP on
April 5, 2022
30248Q.Pruning A Young Japanese Maple
I planted two Japanese maples (Bloodgoods) two years ago. They’re growing rapidly with some much higher than others (examples included) and I’m wondering if it’s too early to prune them? Some online forums say not to prune a tree younger than three years old, while others say you can start pruning immediately. I’m a new JM owner, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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BushDoctor on
April 5, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can do small prunings like this at just about any time. Just avoid the heat of the middle of summer. If you want to be certain that the tree will not be harmed from pruning, at all, then it is best to prune during dormancy. Usually, they take to pruning, just fine, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple
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April 12, 2022Q.Acer Palmatum
Please could you tell me if Acer Orange Dream and Acer Going Green are the same.Thank you
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GKH_Susan on
April 12, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They are two different varieties.
Acer palmatum 'Going Green' ('Sonkootgre')
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April 18, 2022Q.Japanese Beetles & Milky Spore
Is to too early to apply milky spore to me lawn to control Japanese Beetle grubs? I have a new Japanese Maple (Fire Glow) I'd like to protect. I have been enjoying, and learning from, your emails for the past year.
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GKH_Susan on
April 19, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It works best when the grubs are actively feeding, which is late summer to fall. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/what-is-milky-spore.htm
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Jemalm on
May 10, 2022
IG8 7LWQ.Why Are The Flowers On My Tree Turning Brown
I recently moved in to a new home with my wife and little boy and have inherited a rather nice garden with many flowers, plants and even a couple of trees (one is a willow and I’m guessing the one with the problem is a blossom?) anyway I really want to look after it as it’s been kept so well for many years. Can someone possibly identify the tree and also make a suggestion of what’s going wrong? Thank you in advance J
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BushDoctor on
May 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It looks like a rather healthy Red Japanese Maple. They grow slowly.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
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