The second tree was also a less common variety, Acer Japonica "okushimo"
I believe this is also quite old but the trunk is quite slender and lacks taper, because the variety is unusual I feel it is important to propogate.
I will most likely shorten the original base a lot more to achieve better taper but will make that decision when repotting.
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Hey Gerard,
Less common, I have never seen this variety before, the foliage looks very like a normal palmatum, what sets this variety apart?
The mother tree's pot is stunning, any better pics & info on its maker, age etc etc?
Matt
Less common, I have never seen this variety before, the foliage looks very like a normal palmatum, what sets this variety apart?
The mother tree's pot is stunning, any better pics & info on its maker, age etc etc?
Matt
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Thanks Matt,
The pot was one of the main attractions when I purchased the tree, sadly it has a crack in it. The seller has made some pots but I am not so sure this is one of his.
This variety had a nice red leaf margin but has been sheltered from the sun and seems to have lost this for the present time.
The pot was one of the main attractions when I purchased the tree, sadly it has a crack in it. The seller has made some pots but I am not so sure this is one of his.
This variety had a nice red leaf margin but has been sheltered from the sun and seems to have lost this for the present time.
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this does have a very attractive leaf margin, I was fortunate enough to actually get hold of some tube stock today
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Re: AustraLAYER day 2
Re repairing the crack (this pot is seriously worth saving!) I'd suggest that you try some "Zap-a-Gap" - this is a glue sold where you'd buy model airplane making materials. This one is for breaks/cracks that may have lost some small chips and no longer be a perfect match. It works SOOOO well on potery for me and the resulting repair is stronger than the original material.Gerard wrote:The pot was one of the main attractions when I purchased the tree, sadly it has a crack in it.
They also make "Zap" for perfectly matching joins. Model makers use these glues to repair gliders and planes when they crash; once put back together, they can be flown straight away.
Clean the pot VERY WELL and run a drop or two of this glue into the crack and it will no longer be a problem.
By the way the maples are gems, too. I look forward to seeing them in posts to come.
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