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Japanese maple for container

19 years ago

Though, not hardy in my zone 3, on occassion I've seen Japanese maples grown as container specimens. Any suggestions for a upright dwarfish tree form with a rich dark red colouring? I prefer varieties with a fuller leaf, I'm not so keen on types with thread like and heavily disecceted foliage. 'Bloodgood' is often available from local nurseries, though through mail order I'm hoping to find a similar variety with a fuller and more compact form. By the way, I'd be storing the plant in a cold room for the winter. Thanks!

Terry

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ekbnw
19 years ago
Hi Terry,

Why don't you check out Acer palmatum Oregon Sunset and also Acer palmatum Pixie? These are both smaller trees with full red leaves similar to Bloodgood. Oregon Sunset will be a little wider and Pixie is on the narrower side. Do a search on both of them on the web and also try search on "images".

Elle
tcharles26
19 years ago
I think there is a witches broom of bloodgood called "skeeters broom'. I dont know anything about it, but Im guessing it would look like bloodgood but smaller.
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goofyisgreen
19 years ago
There's a witches broom of bloodgood called Shaina which
might fit the bill. It's more shrublike than Bloodgood.
FrozeBudd_z3/4
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks all for the suggestions, all of which really fit the bill. My search has come across many that I'm really keen upon ... I might have to fill my decks with potted Japanese maples!

Terry

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