The wife says "NO"!

[Vin]

I can't convince my wife to let me take it out of the ground. Maybe when/if we move she'll agree with me.. Just joking, it's staying where it's at. Anyway, I'm in the Florida panhandle (zone 8B/9A) and I've read various times for pruning JM. When is the best time? I have a JM ready for a bonsai pot; like right now so I don't want to stress it out with too much work. Thanks.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

That tree doesn't really have taper, and it's got 0 lower branches, so I wouldn't be interested in digging it up. It looks like a great landscape tree.

 

[Nybonsai12]

Air layer a branch off. Everybody wins.

 

[CHUCHIN]

The tree looks terrific in its current state. As previous post state, not an ideal candidate due to missing characteristics such as lower branching. This appears to be a Lace leaf cultivar and I'm not sure how well they respond to trunk chopping.

 

[Nomiyama]

Once trees are actively growing and in full leaf that is not the right time to collect. Also Japanese maples while actively growing tend to bleed a lot of sap in trunk chopped. Again not good. I also agree with what others have said referring to the bonsai potential for this individual tree. I'd look for something with more character and suited to bonsai training.

 

[Vin]

I agree it is a great landscaping tree which I planted it 12 years ago.

 

[Vin]

I guess I threw everyone off by posting a photo of my landscaping JM. It's staying in place. I have a JM in a growing pot ready for a bonsai pot. After putting it in the bonsai pot is it okay to prune for shape at the same time? Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

I can't convince my wife to let me take it out of the ground. Maybe when/if we move she'll agree with me.. Just joking, it's staying where it's at.

I guess I threw everyone off by posting a photo of my landscaping JM. It's staying in place. I have a JM in a growing pot ready for a bonsai pot. After putting it in the bonsai pot is it okay to prune for shape at the same time? Sorry for the confusion.

Totally missed this

 

[buddhamonk]

I suggest you get a new wife...

 

[red]

Well, I'm gonna miss her!
When I get done
But right now I'm in this backyard
And I'm sittin' in the sun
I'm sure it'll hit me
When I walk through that door tonight
Yeah, I'm gonna miss her
Oh, look there, another bud

Yes, this is a parody of one of my favorite Brad Paisley songs.

 

[edprocoat]

Vin you tell her who the boss is ! She will agree with you and then beg the boss while presenting a gift, usually works for me ...

ed

 

[Vin]

I suggest you get a new wife...

I tried that once... It didn't work.

 

[Vin]

Vin you tell her who the boss is ! She will agree with you and then beg the boss while presenting a gift, usually works for me ...

ed

Hey, I bought her a new laptop for Christmas. That's my "get out jail free" card for sure.

 

[Smoke]

Hey, I bought her a new laptop for Christmas. That's my "get out jail free" card for sure.

Yea, she can use it to write your alimony payment each month.