Orion_metalhead
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A palmatum from seed. Grew well this year. Figure id start a thread.
Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple) #5
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Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
This thread cries for a JM from seed contest 
Orion_metalhead
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Well, this 4yrs from seed. Its just been making the rounds in the garden. Once the root structure is good. Ill ground grow for a few years.
19Mateo83
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I’m game for that!This thread cries for a JM from seed contest
Good coloration on your JM Orion! That should develop into a very unique tree. Nice low branching too.
Gabler
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This thread cries for a JM from seed contest
The Japanese black pine from seed contest is ending some time soon, right? Maybe maple is the sequel. I'd assume it would need to be longer than six years, though.
Orion_metalhead
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Thanks! Not sure what the ultimate style will be. I think next year's growth will really hint at where the tree will go. The low branch is nice and will probably stay, even if it is on that slight inside bend.
19Mateo83
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Always nice to have that sacrificial to help thicken things up nicely.
I'm down for another contest
Orion_metalhead
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End of year. Without leaves. Cleaned up some debris. Going back outside for the winter under the benches and in the mulch. Was going to repot next year but it's draining fine so... will leave it for another year.
Orion_metalhead
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Wow, Cant believe I havent uodated. Growing well. Gave it a summer trim today.
Before
Before
Orion_metalhead
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Before and after fertilizing.
Orion_metalhead
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End of year. Grew ok. I think it needs a repot since its been a couple years. Added 1/10" of an inch in thickness. Marked for repot. Has nice bud placement so hopefully next year after repot and a good spring of fertilization I can get a decent structural prune on it.
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Repotted yesterday. Buds are just starting to open but there are definitely strong and weak parts of the tree:
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