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I am in Kentucky, it is either Zone 6 or 7, depending on where in the state you are located.

Thank you, I was at a loss to understand why it looked as it did.

I bought a Japanese Larch, planted it in the garden early 2011 growing season. It was well cared for, watered,fertilized, plenty of sun. This fall it started looking weak like it was about to die. The needles turned a light brown color and I don't know if it has died or not. Do the larch needles...

Let it grow for a while. I has great potential, just don't rush the process. _-ll-_

Mike423, Thank you for the information. I believe it is well thought out and gathered from experience. I'll heed your advice this winter. Thanks again. _-ll-_

My daughter gave me some Banyan seeds for Christmas and they have grown well I need to know how to over winter them here in Kentucky. I know they are not usually grown for Bonsai but I have seen some very impressive Banyan as bonsai. Any ideas are welcomed. Thanks. _-ll-_

So Sorry... I too believe it is too fat and out of proportion.

Start from this beginning... I haven't heard of this stuff before. What is it used for? _-ll-_

Well...I have been patiently waiting for germination and have not seen any as of this date. I believe I have planted un-viable keys, just as you said. The parent tree still has a dozen or so keys attached and getting larger. ...bet your donkey I'll be watching them till fall and hopefully gather...

...makes a lot of sense... I believe you are right. Any idea what is making the keys fall off the parent tree connected to the stem? _-ll-_

Thanks for the information. I am a bit confused though. The keys are falling of the parent tree with the stems attached. I do not believe there will be any keys left on the tree soon. If this occurs I will not be able to pick "ripe" keys and stratify them. I have picked up a lot of fallen keys...

Good question. I do not know. Last year I planted a group of silver maple seeds in the early spring, just after they fell off the parent tree. They all came up and I have a lot of silver maples now. I presumed that these Japanese Maple keys would germinate in the same fashion. I could be wrong...

Oh yeah...Japanese Red Maple. I have one large tree in my yard, somewhere near 12 years old. It produced many keys this year. I have planted a lot of the keys in good starter soil and in a protected area. No worry about squirrels etc.

I have been waiting for 2 years for a good crop of Japanese Maple seeds (keys). Last year they didn't form because of the bad weather we had here in KY. This year I have collected plenty, after they fell off of the tree. I have them planted in trays all over the place. Is there anything I need...

...you funny...you funny man...

What is a pond basket? I am very much new at this and need an education. Please advise. Thanks.