Collected Bent Acer Saccharum
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Orion_metalhead
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I hadnt brought this tree in at all, so I figured I would take a closer look at it today. I have no plans to do root work on this this year, just let it grow and fertilize, with some basic structural pruning.
Tips look healthy this year..
Another possible pair of buds to consider... I actually like that back one protruding at the weird angle as a possible future leader...
Roots are healthy, but I want to restrain that extra thick root and promote the closer younger roots to grow. I decided to actually cut out the larger root in place now.
While the tree was in the shop, I noticed a few corners of the grow box were separating, so I tossed some screws in to hold it together another year. This grow box was not built as sturdy as this year's boxes were:
Tips look healthy this year..
Another possible pair of buds to consider... I actually like that back one protruding at the weird angle as a possible future leader...
Roots are healthy, but I want to restrain that extra thick root and promote the closer younger roots to grow. I decided to actually cut out the larger root in place now.
While the tree was in the shop, I noticed a few corners of the grow box were separating, so I tossed some screws in to hold it together another year. This grow box was not built as sturdy as this year's boxes were:
Njyamadori
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I’m gonna start collecting. 13 liters of pumice coming in tomorrow. Is this sugar maple ?
Orion_metalhead
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It is a sugar maple.
I would wait about 2 weeks to collect. Cold temps are in the forecast for us so I would say as soon as temperatures are consistently above freezing at night, go collect!!!
I would wait about 2 weeks to collect. Cold temps are in the forecast for us so I would say as soon as temperatures are consistently above freezing at night, go collect!!!
Orion_metalhead
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End of year... cut back some roots under the grow box, hard pruned the top, added wire to intended leader and new left branch. Needs another year or two to grow out after this before its next repot. Plenty of room. I also am using this box.for some other seedlings and such so there are a couple oaks and some red maples dotting the landscape that will be removed at next repot.
19Mateo83
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What are you using as soil? That maple is kicking butt
Orion_metalhead
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This tree is in 100% Napa 8822 Diatomaceous earth
Orion_metalhead
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It's possible, however the sap is clear on this tree, instead of the whiter sap on a Norway, which is why I am assuming it is Sugar. Could be either, for sure.
Orion_metalhead
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Did some clean up of weeds and removed a few unwanted branches.
DavidBoren
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I love that split trunk base. What a cool find. Thank you for the updates.
Orion_metalhead
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End of year. Needs a repot... been a couple years. Marked so will probably do that in late Feb or March.
Close Up of roots.
Top view for angles/depth
Larger scar callousing over
Close Up of roots.
Top view for angles/depth
Larger scar callousing over
Orion_metalhead
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Repotted today. Later than previous but with the mild winter and night temps moving towards high 30's low 40s figured why not. Shouldnt have any issues. Moved it into a smaller training pot.
Need to grow it out unrestrained now for this year and fertilize. New soil mix for this is 20% perlite, 25% shredded bark, 25% DE 8822, 30% saf-tsorb. I like this mix a lot. Drains well, holds moisture, and the bark seems to help initiate moss growth. I may decrease the perlite in favor of crushed red stone chips for weight and I may explore adding some compost in for my deciduous which like water to help retain moisture. I may experiment with red maples first in that area.
One of the other reasons for repotting this tree is I want to use the box for a juniper im digging from next to my parent's driveway. Its a bit sprawling so i need a wide low box for it. That project will be a long term regrow project. It will get its own thread in a day or two. Was going to dig it tomorrow.
Need to grow it out unrestrained now for this year and fertilize. New soil mix for this is 20% perlite, 25% shredded bark, 25% DE 8822, 30% saf-tsorb. I like this mix a lot. Drains well, holds moisture, and the bark seems to help initiate moss growth. I may decrease the perlite in favor of crushed red stone chips for weight and I may explore adding some compost in for my deciduous which like water to help retain moisture. I may experiment with red maples first in that area.
One of the other reasons for repotting this tree is I want to use the box for a juniper im digging from next to my parent's driveway. Its a bit sprawling so i need a wide low box for it. That project will be a long term regrow project. It will get its own thread in a day or two. Was going to dig it tomorrow.
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Orion_metalhead
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This is a Norway Maple... bursting with white sap this morning from pruning.
Photobombed by Koala
Photobombed by Koala
Orion_metalhead
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Current. Lagging a bit from repot probably. Should be fine.
Orion_metalhead
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Brought in for the end of year measurement... at soil base, 2.12" across just above the root flare. Plan on letting grow next year mostly. Maybe some light pruning. May experiment with defoliation early / mid summer followed by a fertilization to inspire some ramification. Not super happy with the direction of growth on the end branch... needs some wire or something.
