Japanese Maples: Is this normal? Preparing for winter!

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Japanese Maples

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@robertjohn819 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for all your help and information through the year. Have a good Christmas

@Japanesemaples 5 күн бұрын

Happy holidays! Thanks for watching 👍

@TheCat-jb9dz Ай бұрын

I often buy Japanese maples at this time of year. Occasionally I’ve been able to snap up quite a large tree that has been put on sale with 25% or even 50% off as garden centres look to clear their stock ready for the next season.

@Japanesemaples Ай бұрын

Yes it’s a great time for a bargain!

@dduplis 10 күн бұрын

Your videos are quite informative. Well done. I noticed that you purchased some of your maples from parkhorsefarm nursery. I visited their website but there doesn't seem to be any prices or sizes on their stock. Do you mind sharing your experience on typical sizes available and prices. That would give potential customers an idea on how much cash they would need since the website states only cash transactions are accepted.

@Japanesemaples 5 күн бұрын

The smaller trees are around £35 and the next size £70. There are much larger ones too 👍

@timbutler3213 Ай бұрын

I use my blower to blow off my lace-leaf’s because I find that the leaves can get stuck or hung up and that helps catch and trap the snow, which can add so much weight it can break branches.

@Japanesemaples Ай бұрын

That’s a great tip 👍

@yicai5675 Ай бұрын

Hi Carl. Many thanks for your sharing. I bought a Sangokaku maple from the nursery in the UK at half price three months ago. It’s nearly 2 meters tall and looks vibrant and colorful this autumn. Recently, I noticed dieback on some stems. Should I prune and repot it now, or would it be better to wait until February? I’m concerned that the dieback may spread and lead to bacterial infection in other stems.

@Japanesemaples Ай бұрын

I would definitely leave until late Feb early spring. Die back wont spread as such as it will go back to a leaf node. It’s tender new growth that has not hardened off. As the tree goes dormant and the wether gets wetter cutting stems will make things worse in my opinion 👍

@yicai5675 Ай бұрын

@@Japanesemaples Thanks Carl. 👍

@moonove Ай бұрын

You have an amazing collection !! Never seen so many species at the same place ;). In france my maples still have their leaves... and unfortunately some of them have powdery mildew :/

@Japanesemaples Ай бұрын

It’s been so wet in Europe this year mildew is quite common! The trees all dropping their leaves will get rid of it and give you a fresh start next year👍

@robertjohn819 Ай бұрын

Interesting video and I enjoyed it. I only have a bloodgood still in leaf. Everything else (26 maples ) have dropped . All are in pots and quite young plants. Some are quite whippy and all over the place. Do you prune in winter to tidy the growth and get a more attractive shape. Or just wait and cut much thicker branches when they are much older. I am concerned about trees bleeding and getting a more natural balanced shape. Well done excellent work with your videos.

@Japanesemaples Ай бұрын

Hi and glad you enjoy the content. I choose to prune very little but would do this in March in the UK while the trees are still dormant. In this way you can see the shape better out of leaf and the spring growth spurt will help heal the trees. I would not cut them back more than around 20% of their size in one season so a little prune each year is better. I also think careful selection of a cultivar with the right growth rate and habit when purchasing can save a lot of effort in years to come. Carl

@terrafray Ай бұрын

My Japanese maple started losing many of its leaves a few weeks ago. The weird thing is, I live in Southeast Asia, where the tropical season lasts all year without winter or fall. I’m not sure why this is happening; I bought it three months ago, and the leaves were vibrant red.

@Japanesemaples Ай бұрын

The life cycle has to happen regardless of location, probably a reduction in the number of daylight hours has triggered dormancy 🤔