gnarly red maple

[ForrestW]

Just acquired this field grown red maple. This will be a fun project-- for now its time to let it recover from collecting, but I think it has a lot of potential. I have been historically really bad at documenting my trees, but I just got this one over the weekend so here is the "starting point"

 

[bonsailevel:master]

Big red maple fan here. These things grow so much so fast. That is one cool tree to start with. Can't wait to see where it goes!

 

[bwaynef]

Wow! That is incredible stock. Where'd you get something like that? When was it collected?

 

[Shogun610]

Can I have that

 

[ForrestW]

Big red maple fan here. These things grow so much so fast. That is one cool tree to start with. Can't wait to see where it goes!

Me too

Wow! That is incredible stock. Where'd you get something like that? When was it collected?

Thanks-- I have a local friend who has been field growing over the last 10-15 years and each year he is digging up 8-12 trees with some nice character. It was collected in March, so this is not a design year-- it needs to grow some new roots.

Can I have that

Sorry-- I think I will keep it

 

[Gabler]

Is there anyone on here who has been field growing for the last 10-15 years who would like to be my friend?

 

[OneFeather]

Is there anyone on here who has been field growing for the last 10-15 years who would like to be my friend?

Seconded, I offer lots of benefits

 

[Cadillactaste]

Nice character found there.

 

[Michael P]

Wonderful! And is it potted in a metal oil change pan?

 

[ForrestW]

Wonderful! And is it potted in a metal oil change pan?

Yes-- There are holes in bottom . I will probably keep it in there for 2 years than make a pot for it.

 

[penumbra]

That is such a fabulous tree. I really love Acer rubrum. I need to scout for some in my woods. I know they are there but they struggle under my heavy oak and hickory canopy.

 

[GGB]

I think that’s the best rubrum trunk/root base I’ve ever seen

 

[Shogun610]

The cool think about this is just feed the hell out of it this season and next and you can even thread graft for other branching

 

[The Warm Canuck]

Oh wow!! That's a beaut!

 

[Tieball]

Spectacular! A lot of great character to work with. Nice acquisition!

 

[johng]

Thanks-- I have a local friend who has been field growing over the last 10-15 years and each year he is digging up 8-12 trees with some nice character. It was collected in March, so this is not a design year-- it needs to grow some new roots.

From the looks of that material, I suspect I know the grower ...maybe I am wrong though with your answer here?? Is he your best container customer

 

[ForrestW]

From the looks of that material, I suspect I know the grower ...maybe I am wrong though with your answer here?? Is he your best container customer

Ha . That is an excellent guess, but incorrect. It is a club member in our Blue Ridge club who has observed all the killer red maples Arthur has grown. Per his example he started field growing Red maples, Carolina Hornbeams (that is were I got my giant hornbeam last year as well) and some other material about a dozen years ago. I did get to tour the hoop house a few days ago, bringing by some pots, and man are there some more really nice red maples about ready to go on display in the next few years at the arboretum

 

[johng]

Ha . That is an excellent guess, but incorrect. It is a club member in our Blue Ridge club who has observed all the killer red maples Arthur has grown. Per his example he started field growing Red maples, Carolina Hornbeams (that is were I got my giant hornbeam last year as well) and some other material about a dozen years ago. I did get to tour the hoop house a few days ago, bringing by some pots, and man are there some more really nice red maples about ready to go on display in the next few years at the arboretum

Yes! He loves him some Red Maples now

 

[Shogun610]

Damnit now I wanna go check this out and meet Arthur Joura

 

[ForrestW]

Damnit now I wanna go check this out and meet Arthur Joura

The trees will be out on exhibit starting Saturday May 11th for World Bonsai Day! Its a very cool collection