New Forest-dug Acer Rubrum/Red Maple/Swamp Maple

[Michael_Marinelli]

Check out this beautiful Red Maple I just dug from the swamp. Stunning nebari and a leader branch already set in for me. Can’t wait to see where this goes! Trunk is about 6 inches wide at the base.





Tips on styling are always welcome. Especially regarding those big cuts!

 

[Eckhoffw]

Damn son! Nice dig. I think your chops are good for now. Good luck.

 

[DanaWhicker]

Nice find. Please keep us updated.

 

[Hack Yeah!]

Great find. I'd consider cutting it back further, I doubt it would have much bearing on survival and will set you up much quicker moving forward. Good luck!

 

[Michael_Marinelli]

Thanks for the replies. I have the tree loose in a pond of water for now. Should I put it straight into a relatively shallow container to start getting it trained now?

Also, any tips on this species (acer rubrum) are greatly appreciated. Since it’s native habitat is swampy areas, does it like dense substrate that’s sopping wet all the time? What type of substrate and fertilizer are best for this species?

 

[PA_Penjing]

Sweet, seal those cuts

 

[Colorado]

I’d build a wood box for it and let it recover for a year in a pumice-based soil. You could add a bit of organic material if you like.

I’d make the box as shallow as possible to cover the nebari sufficiently without the soil being mounded up. You could probably cut the big roots back further as suggested above.

Nice find!!

 

[Michael_Marinelli]

REALLY excited about this tree! This thing is a massive head start!

 

[Michael_Marinelli]

Here’s an update so far:


Do you guys recommend I do anything to style it yet? Or should I just let it grow out completely untouched

 

[Hack Yeah!]

I would cut off the lower sprouts to help encourage the upper growth. Maybe gently wire your new leader after a few weeks

 

[TreeFrenKen]

What’s it look like now?

 

[HorseloverFat]

What’s it look like now?

He hasn't been on since the 11th.

I'm curious, as well, ESPECIALLY considering OPs location.

Ocala probably got some flooding.

 

[TreeFrenKen]

He hasn't been on since the 11th.

I'm curious, as well, ESPECIALLY considering OPs location.

Ocala probably got some flooding.

Oh man…. Wishing him well!