AusBonsai

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.

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

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.

this does have a very attractive leaf margin, I was fortunate enough to actually get hold of some tube stock today

Gerard wrote:The pot was one of the main attractions when I purchased the tree, sadly it has a crack in it.

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.

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.

Jan