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Got first Japanese Maple!

16 years ago

My friend got me a Tamukeyama Japanese Laceleaf Maple for my birthday. I read that it can get 7-10' high, but the width is 6-12'. Can I prune the width to keep it around 6-7' wide?

Also, how close can I plant it to a patio? Will the roots mess with the patio (pavers)? Can I just install a root barrier?

I'm kind of thinking of putting the tree right at the entrance to where you walk in my backyard. Eventually, I'd like to put a pond, where the maple will be the backdrop to the pond from my kitchen window/back patio. Does that sound good?

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Embothrium
16 years ago
If you're in USDA 5 keeping it alive long enough to worry about how big it is may be the primary issue.
techigirl78
Original Author
16 years ago
Yes, I'm in USDA 5, so I hope it makes it through the winter. It was purchased at a local nursery and the cold hardiness indicates my zone on the tag. I read online you can provide them extra winter mulch protection, so I'll try that this year. Also, it will be planted close to my tea roses that all make it through the winter and the area as some wind protection as well. Hopefully that helps increase my odds.
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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
16 years ago
I find the best way to ensure JMs coming through winter in our area is to shade them from the winter sun (planted on the north side of shade providers). This helps delay bud break which reduces the risk of late frosts killing the buds.

tj

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