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Hi I have recently been given a dwarf japanese maple (Vens red). Should I plant it now with November approaching and likely frosts or should I keep it in its pot and plant in spring
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Welcome to the garden helper winequaffer! what an unusual name. I don't have your answer, but I am sure that someone here will. Check back with us often. Also, be sure to stop into the welcome wagon and tell us about yourself under new members.
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Hello Winequaffer, Do you like your wine a little oaky or buttery? And does your wine have good legs???
Just curious!!
First off, I don't actually grow the plant you are asking about, but we have many, many gardeners here, that would be able to help you in your answer.... But not me!! But I would like to Welcome you to The Garden Helpers Forum!! We have a great bunch of gardeners here, from beginners to Master Gardeners to everything in between.............. We really enjoy speaking with fellow gardeners all over the world.. Yours says Bath, I have one here in N.Y. (it's about 3 or 6 hours away from me) But by your e~mail address it looks like you are in the UK???? Which leads me to my next question.......
What is your zone, and where do you live. For someone who knows the plant, they will need that information to help you a little bit better.....
Well, good luck with your plant!! Hope any of the info I've given you helps in your wait to have some one reply.. And in hopes you'll stick around and add your voice to the growing gardeners here.... Don't forget to visit our guest map.......... And new member catagories....... Join us in the Banter Hall with some regular everyday things... And we're starting a new section called Crafts, Creativity and Hobbies, maybe you could share yours with us!!
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Nurseries in U.K. usually sells one or two year old Japanese Maples in 2-liter pots. You should keep it in pot and plant in spring when there is no longer danger from frost.
Site selection: North east, well lit but cool, dappled in shade especially during hottest part of the day (if there is too much shade, the leaves will be greenish instead of red) and away from drying wind as much as possible.
Soil: Acidic to slightly alkaline well drained soil. If soil is rich, ther is less or no need of feeding.
Tips: Harden off the plant for about one week before planting outdoor. [Over a period of one week, expose the plant to inceasing intervals of time outdoors, so that when it is planted, there is minimum of shock to the plant].
Maples should not be planted deeply. Dig a hole to depth of a spade and twice as wide as the size of the pot. Backfill with a mixture of soil taken out and 1/3 to 1/2 peat or other organic matter. Firm up and water well.
I have 7 Japanese Maples in containers and they are all outdoors.(5 reds(bloodgood) and 2 greens) Maples in containers requires soil that holds moisture but drains fast. It needs to be watered often and fed light nutrients especially during the months when the leaves are abundant. A shaded location that is also as wind-free as possible is best.
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winequaffer Gardener Member # 1630 posted October 29, 2003 11:19 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for the contact I am in Bath in the south west of England. It is currently 14 C but at night its getting down to around 2 C and -1 on clear nights - hence the concern about the frost. The plant in question is around 75 cm high and will grow to 4m high. I have well drained soil which is slightly peaty. The fact that the plants were on sale at a garden centre outdoors leads me to believe it would be OK but I have not had one before and since it cost the equivalent of 35 dollars I don't want it damaged by frost. They are despite their delicate appearance quite hardy. I await further news - thanks for replying -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posts: 1 | From: Bath | Registered: Oct 2003
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