Franco Cappitta wrote:

Hi everyone. I just signed up to this mailing list. I was hoping I
could get some help. I would like to start growing a Japanese Maple
(Acer Palmatum). I live in Brooklyn, New York (I know regions/climate
are important) and would probably be growing it for the most part
indoors. I don't really have anywhere to do it outdoors. If anyone
could give me some info I would appreciate it. I've read a lot online,
but I'm sure it doesn't compare to someone's help who has experience
in (hopefully) my area.

Franco:
A Japanese Maple won't survive, let alone thrive, being mostly indoors. It needs
fresh air, dappled sunlight, and above all, a period of dormancy in the winter. It
would do fine in your area if you had it outdoors. If you're restricted to having
trees indoors, you are much better off with a ficus. I haven't seen it yet, but I
understand that Jerry Meslik' book on ficus is geared towards people in northern
climates such as ours, and from what people say it's outstanding.

I'm in Orange County, about 1.5 hours north of you.

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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