mattspinniken
Omono
I thought it would be interesting to talk about how you would theoretically build a great "show winner" of a Japanese Maple with no money spent? Let's brain storm the best way to accomplish this with the lowest number of years to a good result.
Obviously, it is an easier path to spend a big chunk of change and develop something that is already pretty far along BUT not everyone has the money and its fun to think of alternatives.
My idea is to search the neighborhood for a great Japanese Maple in someone's landscape, then air layer large and interesting pieces. Develop over a period of 15 years or so. Depending on the tree some time in the ground might be helpful but I think to keep some control on the roots a container grown tree is the best bet.
Anyone else?
Obviously, it is an easier path to spend a big chunk of change and develop something that is already pretty far along BUT not everyone has the money and its fun to think of alternatives.
My idea is to search the neighborhood for a great Japanese Maple in someone's landscape, then air layer large and interesting pieces. Develop over a period of 15 years or so. Depending on the tree some time in the ground might be helpful but I think to keep some control on the roots a container grown tree is the best bet.
Anyone else?