Acer palmatum 'Korean Gem'

2011

I don't have much about this. Have had it in the ground for a few years and it's not really impressive, just a green palmatum. The leaves are nice and thick and it becomes more attractive each year.

Acer pentaphyllum

2011

Forest Farm in 2010. Really late to emerge in spring. Rare species native to a small area in China. Plant originated from seed, there are only about 2-300 trees in its native habitat. Not hardy in our area. Seems vigorous and easy to grow.

Acer palmatum 'Crimsom Queen'

2011

This was planted next to my pond in 1997. At this time there was a large oak that shaded it quite a bit. When that oak died and was removed, there was more sun shining on the top of the maple, plus we had some drought years. As a result there has been what I think is sunburn of the bark. I don't know if this will eventually lead to its death or not. Trying to train branches over the affected area and grow a container clematis over it. In 2013 a lot of dieback. I was tempted to just take it out and put something else in its place. I decided to keep the dead parts on and let the clematis climb on it. I am not sure where things will go from here.

2013

Acer shirasawanum 'Green Snowflake'

2011

From Davidsan's in 2011. Looks like it will be a winner. In 2013 it has thinned out, has seeds this year.

Acer circinatum 'Little Gem'

2011

Greer 2011. Second plant, first died. A really nice looking one, but doesn't seem happy; hasn't put on any new growth and a few lower branches have died. Soil may be too heavy and we've had tons of rain until July this year. After being moved to a different location this has done really well.

2013

Acer palmatum 'Shin deshojo'

2011

2010

This maple is recommended and loved by a lot of people, so bought one at Davidsan's and planted it in the ground in Aug. 2010. Some dieback 2011, has grown long, sappy branches in 2011. Will need some pruning. As of 2013 it is looking well. The spring color was outstanding.

2013

Acer palmatum 'Omure yama'

This is the second time I tried this maple. First one died years ago. I have one that looks like it will weep nicely, which is what it is known for. Planted in a container. Plan to plant out in 2011. Won't plant out this year (2011). Has made no growth whatsoever. Things have been digging at its roots all year, I don't know why. This has to be why it hasn't grown any.

Acer palmatum 'Virdis'

#1 2011

I have three: one in the front (#1), one in back (#2), one far out back (#3). The one in back was purchased in 2002 from Greenview. It has suffered some dieback, is sited on a wetter spot. The one in front is on a drier spot and has done better. This year (2011) I had problems with squirrels climbing into the upper branches, bending them back and eating them. The top is a little bare this year. The one far out back was a pity purchase from Lowe's. It did really well over the winter, but in 2011 a large branch fell on it and took out a major portion. No problems with either virdis this year. Have seeds on #1.

#1 2013

#2 2013

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Sprite'

2011

Greer Gardens 2011. Shape not great, growing off to one side.

Acer palmatum 'Toyama nishiki'

2011

This caught my eye every time I went to Davidsan's and finally bought it. In ground August 2010. No dieback winter 2011 and has put on nice growth. In fall 2012, when two trees were felled, some branches came down and broke off such a large piece, I decided to take this out of the ground and store it in the garage for the winter. I planted it out in the spring. Its shape is not as good, but seems healthy.

2013

Acer palmatum 'Ryusei'

Davidsan's 2011. Impulse buy, love weeping trees.

Acer palmatum 'Fukinigashi'

Davidsan's 2011.

Acer palmatum 'Fairy Hair'

Davidsan's 2011. Another one I always wanted. Supposed to burn easily due to the fine leaves.
 This has been vigorous. Still in the container, but have had no problems with burning.

Acer palmatum 'Beni Hime'

Davidsan's 2011. Dwarf

Acer japonicum 'O'Hisami'

Davidsan's 2010.

Acer pensylvanicum 'White Tigress'

Forest Farm 2010. Made it through the winter, slow grower so far (2011).

Acer platanoides 'Curly Lamp Post'

Davidsan's 2011. Have wanted one of these for years.