Also called a Lionshead maple. A unique specimin that, due to it's extremely short, often nearly non-existant internodes, benefits from different pruning techniques.
Protect the root system from sustained freezing temperatures. Move trees into an unheated garage, shed, or cold frame.
Young Japanese Maples are incredibly vigorous. Repot them every single year to prevent them from becoming severely root-bound.
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Pinch out the central growth tip of fresh shoots down to the first pair of leaves. This stops long leggy nodes from ruining the silhouette.
Pinch out the central growth tip of fresh shoots down to the first pair of leaves. This stops long leggy nodes from ruining the silhouette.
Standard baseline rule: Water thoroughly when the topsoil looks slightly dry. Never let the rootball dry out completely.