MAPLE
Seedling
I have this purple type maple, I believe it might be 'Atropurpureum' however its was only marked as a ''red maple'' when purchased.
Ive heard the growth habit is coarse with long internodes so this should be a challenge to keep in check. If anyone has any tricks on how to make the internodes shorter im all ears! So far I only get one flush per year, its not nearly as strong as my regular green variety so im assuming partial leaf defoliation or defoliation in any regard might weaken the tree?
I have tried air layering the top which was unsuccessful which has left the big scar you seeing. Thankfully a bud popped in a great location that will be the new segment of the trunk and eliminating the ugly scar that will never heal.
Here are some photos from the date of purchase in OCT 2016 from a nursery until the recent repot. Comments and advice is welcome!
Ive heard the growth habit is coarse with long internodes so this should be a challenge to keep in check. If anyone has any tricks on how to make the internodes shorter im all ears! So far I only get one flush per year, its not nearly as strong as my regular green variety so im assuming partial leaf defoliation or defoliation in any regard might weaken the tree?
I have tried air layering the top which was unsuccessful which has left the big scar you seeing. Thankfully a bud popped in a great location that will be the new segment of the trunk and eliminating the ugly scar that will never heal.
Here are some photos from the date of purchase in OCT 2016 from a nursery until the recent repot. Comments and advice is welcome!