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Choosing a weeping maple

21 years ago

I came across some 2 gallon Crimson Queen that are grafted high. I saw two that I liked the form, but wasn't sure so I grabbed both since I know they will be all gone after the weekend. I will return one to the store.

Here is the two trees characteristics

Tree A

- grafted at 16"

- long interodes, less fine growth, scion appear not as long

- less branches, less leaves

- nice curve on the scion

Tree B

- grafted at 20", taller

- shorter internodes, more small leaves, scion younger?

- more branches, more leaves but they are smaller

- bark has vertical cracks near the bottom

You can view the trees here:

http://www.sfu.ca/~rhui/house/tree/

or download a zip file of the pictures and view (2.7 MB)

http://www.sfu.ca/~rhui/house/tree/tree.zip

I mainly want to know how will the tree with longer internodes and less leaves (Tree A) turn out, will it produce more coarse growth? Or would the tree B be the best bet for a tree that fills out evenly. it is also 4" higher which I don't know if it is a good thing or not. I have no idea how long it will take to touch the ground.

It's not too hard to make a choice by gut feeling, but I really want to learn more about the growth habits on weeping maples and high grafts.

Thanks in advance

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