Great question and I guess it’s down to preference. If you prune them I would say now is perfect timing in the UK as 1. You can see the branches clearly 2. The tree is about to go through a growth spurt and will heal quickly 3.The new leaves will hide the cut Hope that helps! Carl
Thanks Carl. I've been finding the seasonal videos really useful. Could you recommend an upright/narrow cultivar for a shady spot? Not total shade but it gets no more than 2-3 hours of morning sun in the summer.
@@Japanesemaples thank you! I had been thinking about ukigumo but heard the variegation is a bit inconsistent. I like the idea of an unusual leaf like Okushimo. Cheers
The only one I know that mail orders in the UK mainland is www.barthelemymaples.co.uk .They are based in Dorset but their mail order stuff is really well packaged, feel free to mention my channel to them as I like promoting small growers, there are not many left!
Awasome content. I just ordered the seeds of Japanese maple. I am worried that where I live in, it's hot ( Kolkata, India), it may ruin the plants. Do you think it's possible to grow the tree in such hot weather? Any suggestions?
It’s not so much heat as such, but heat with drying winds & direct sunlight that’s the problem. Keep them in shade most of the time, especially midday, water loads and definitely avoid windy conditions!
My Katsura completely caught me out this year. I wanted to repot it and get it ready for a Bonsai pot, but I've missed the window, the leaves are nearly fully open 😂 Oops 😂
@@Japanesemaples Ah, but that IS the issue about them being rootbound ... it can (depending on severity) permanently impair their ability to "react well" to a too long overdue up-potting.
This will be my first spring with Acers. So excited, love your videos keep yhem coming thank you.
From Milton Keynes.
Thanks for posting and glad you find them useful. Next month will be feeding time so should be interesting and thanks 🙏 for the encouragement!
Thanks Carl
My pleasure! Carl
Thanks for the advice and information. This will be my first serious year with Japanese maples I seem to be getting hooked already.
It’s a slippery slope 😅
Nice video Carl keep up the good work mate thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Carl
ty for the tips. good work brother 👏
No problem 👍
No worries it’s a very old cultivar and I hope comes back into fashion!
No worries Carl
Welcome to spring :) Carl would you recommend pruning off any branches which are crossing/rubbing, and when would the best time be to do that? Thanks
Great question and I guess it’s down to preference. If you prune them I would say now is perfect timing in the UK as 1. You can see the branches clearly 2. The tree is about to go through a growth spurt and will heal quickly 3.The new leaves will hide the cut
Hope that helps! Carl
Thanks Carl. I've been finding the seasonal videos really useful. Could you recommend an upright/narrow cultivar for a shady spot? Not total shade but it gets no more than 2-3 hours of morning sun in the summer.
Hi, most Acers will be fine but the red leafed ones will loose their colour without sun. My choice would be Okushimo for its upright habit.
@@Japanesemaples thank you! I had been thinking about ukigumo but heard the variegation is a bit inconsistent. I like the idea of an unusual leaf like Okushimo. Cheers
Loved the trees. Could you please share the names of the few specialised nurseries as there's hardly any in Scotland
The only one I know that mail orders in the UK mainland is www.barthelemymaples.co.uk .They are based in Dorset but their mail order stuff is really well packaged, feel free to mention my channel to them as I like promoting small growers, there are not many left!
@@Japanesemaples thanks
Hi - thank you for sharing. What was the name of the nursery on the video please? Interested in some of the ornaments that have been- thanks
The Nursery was Melbicks in the midlands, I guess that have multiple branches in the UK.
Awasome content.
I just ordered the seeds of Japanese maple. I am worried that where I live in, it's hot ( Kolkata, India), it may ruin the plants. Do you think it's possible to grow the tree in such hot weather? Any suggestions?
It’s not so much heat as such, but heat with drying winds & direct sunlight that’s the problem. Keep them in shade most of the time, especially midday, water loads and definitely avoid windy conditions!
@@Japanesemaples Thanks a lot 👍
My Katsura completely caught me out this year. I wanted to repot it and get it ready for a Bonsai pot, but I've missed the window, the leaves are nearly fully open 😂 Oops 😂
Yes it’s a real early bird, strangely more some years than others!
1:52 Surely all those overtall saplings are badly rootbound, given how small the pots are ? 🤔
True and I bet would react well to a larger pot and new compost 👍
@@Japanesemaples Ah, but that IS the issue about them being rootbound ... it can (depending on severity) permanently impair their ability to "react well" to a too long overdue up-potting.
i keep checking, but cant see much of new stock at all at barthelemys yet.
am i missing something? 🤔
Honestly don’t know, worth sending them an email perhaps 🤔