Further to the Acer's poor foliage
As discussed previously ref my Acers lack of foliage this year, I paid a
visit to the specialist it was purchased from. ALL their trees looked fantastic but I might add they were all under cover and protected from wind, rain and frost. Their only suggestion on my problem was the dry winter, late frosts or even easterly winds which we have apparently had this year. The tree is looking sad but we gave it some topping feed yesterday and will see what happens next year. I think there will be plenty pruning later this year. dj |
Further to the Acer's poor foliage
"StsAlive" wrote in message ... As discussed previously ref my Acers lack of foliage this year, I paid a visit to the specialist it was purchased from. ALL their trees looked fantastic but I might add they were all under cover and protected from wind, rain and frost. Their only suggestion on my problem was the dry winter, late frosts or even easterly winds which we have apparently had this year. The tree is looking sad but we gave it some topping feed yesterday and will see what happens next year. I think there will be plenty pruning later this year. dj Yes my Acer is not doing to well either, the leaves seem small and shrivelled, also we must remember that a lot of experts and garden centres buy their Acers from nurseries that have forced these trees on all winter. |
Further to the Acer's poor foliage
"La Puce" wrote in message oups.com... StsAlive wrote: As discussed previously ref my Acers lack of foliage this year, I paid a visit to the specialist it was purchased from. ALL their trees looked fantastic but I might add they were all under cover and protected from wind, rain and frost. Their only suggestion on my problem was the dry winter, late frosts or even easterly winds which we have apparently had this year. The tree is looking sad but we gave it some topping feed yesterday and will see what happens next year. I think there will be plenty pruning later this year. Out of curiousity, what kind of acers do you have and which ones do you prune? 1 Acer Shirasawanum...........I did very little pruning as last year all branches were healthy. |
Further to the Acer's poor foliage
StsAlive wrote: 1 Acer Shirasawanum...........I did very little pruning as last year all branches were healthy. I'm sure you know that they don't like pruning beside removing dead branches. I never bring a secateur near my acers. I wait till the twigs snap by themselves and remove them by hand. The Shirasawanum is so slow growing I was surprised to learn that some people prune it hard back to get a 'yellow' mop of leaves. I think it's a shame as I like the natural shape they take - very japanese :o) |
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