DH has given the green light for another maple. I've narrowed it down to Shaina or Shindesojo. It will be planted about 3-4 feet from the house, which is a light yellow color. Spot gets morning sun and afternoon shade. There's an Ayogai and Seiryu nearby and we also have Red Dragon, Inabe Shidare, Coral Bark and Butterfly elsewhere. Would you go with Shaina or Shindesojo and why?
What are people's experiences with Mendocino Maples? Their maples are much less expensive than Mountain Maples but are their grafts and trees as nice? Mendocino won't ship anything larger than 2/3 year trees though they have 5 gallon trees that are 3-4 feet tall (we'd have to go get it ourselves, which is possible because we live in the SF Bay Area) that are much less expensive than Mountain Maples trees (5' x 3.5' are $180!). Mountain Maples used to deliver the bigger trees but not sure that they do anymore... I've asked and waiting for a reply. We've bought from Mountain Maples before but wondering if we should try Mendocino this time.
Appreciate your thoughts on both questions. Thanks.
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