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Tue, May 26, 09 at 16:47
| Red Emperor has been suggested do you agree or is there a better choice. Jerry |
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- Posted by lou_midlothian_tx z8 DFW, Tx (My Page) on Tue, May 26, 09 at 20:25
| Try shantung maple or Trident maple. you'd have easier time growing them in full sun. Generally, green JM can handle some sun the best but that's with afternoon protection from sun.... |
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- Posted by flatland2d Central Texas (My Page) on Tue, May 26, 09 at 21:16
| I bought a Tamukeyama after doing a lot of reading. They are said to be one of the most sun tolerant Japanese maples. |
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- Posted by lou_midlothian_tx z8 DFW, Tx (My Page) on Tue, May 26, 09 at 22:46
| Still, they generally need protection from harsh afternoon sun. I've yet to see one in full sun around here and it gets very hot here. I doubt that it can thrive in Florida in full sun. Again, Shantung maple and trident maple is your best bet for full sun. There are some dwarf Trident maples that you can get. It may be years before you even see dwarf shantung maple in the trade if you're looking for one. I was given one and so far, it hasn't grown at all. I've seen 2-3 feet shantung maples after 8 years when they should be 15-25 feet tall. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Growing maples
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| Thanks for the info and link. Jerry |
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