Bloodgood now or Fireglow later?

whaas_5a

11 years ago

I have a Dogwood that croaked and want to replace it with a purple leaf JM.

I cam across a well shaped, healthy, 7 gallon Bloodgood for $50 on sale. Looks like its been under shade all year.

Pulled it out of the pot and there is just minor circling.

I'd pull the trigger but the timing isn't that great. JMs are better off planted in spring around here.

Shoud I roll with it or go with a fresh #6 Fireglow for $120?

I guess I'm balancing saving money with saving time. Although Fireglow might be more appealing because of the color?

If Fireglow leafs out latter, I'd for sure just go with that one.

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alley_cat_gw_7b
11 years ago
Hey Whaas, Here in Md. it takes alot of room to grow a bloodgood on. We have many old timers around here that are beautiful but huge. I would give careful consideration to site requirements when choosing. Both are nice.
AL
whaas_5a
Original Author
11 years ago
I hear on ya Bloodgood. Around these parts I wouldn't doubt if this plant caps out at 15'.

I went back and I just couldn't pass on this actually 10 gallon plant for $50. It even has a nice central leader. 2 year warranty to boot.

I wait for the next cloudy cool day and plant it right in the ground. I'll identify the flare now and plant at the proper level. Its a miracle it doesn't have encircling roots so at most I'll tease a few roots. In early fall I'll remove all the roots above the flare.

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alley_cat_gw_7b
11 years ago
Hey Waas, Shes a nice one! I like the fact it hasnt been limbed-up. Sweet price also! Now lets see if you can hold on to this one !!! lol
AL
Brad Edwards
11 years ago
Why only be relegated to bloodgood or fireglow. There are a ton of varities that look great, personally I favor the laceleaf varities.

Fireglow to me looks much nicer than bloodgood. But, and this is a huge but, is it going to be a focal point spot or an out of the corner spot. From a distance bloodgoods to me are one of those can't mess up good choice trees, especially if planted slightly under canopy. If its up close I say near the house I would go with fireglow.

I also agree with the size of the bloodgoods getting large. I would use them around the edges of a lot to keep privacy used with an evergreen.

http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/best-japanese-maple-varieties-00417000073233/

http://www.bhg.com/gardening/trees-shrubs-vines/trees/japanese-maples/

http://japanesemaple.net/

You can always get a prominent tree like your going to spend on at a larger city nursery if you don't have one at a local, get via mail order, or get the local nursery to order one.
whaas_5a
Original Author
11 years ago
Zone 5a in the upper portion of SE WI is my limiting factor. I was told to start with Emperor One and if that can make it through a few winters then go from there (this was after the fact and I already have one). That is supposed to be one of if not the most hardy A. palmatum.