Velodog2
Chumono
If they in fact layer easily then get the largest grafted tree you can find/afford, regardless of the graft quality, and layer it above the graft, maybe multiple places and sell the extras.
Wanted : Acer Palmatum 'Arakawa' Stock
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Bonsai Noodles
Mame
Contacted them, and they said they're out of stock
Anybody else have success on finding a person who sells? I've caught the rough bark maple bug!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
If you are empty handed come spring.. I have had good luck so far rooting arakawa cuttings: Find someone neas you and ask for a handfull of springcuttings.
Not the same as starting with a 4" base, I know but..
John P.
Chumono
Nothing wrong with ordering grafted ones and ground layering them. I planted these from Mendocino Maples early this year, and they are already a lot bigger and getting some bark plates:
Nishiki Gawa (L) Arakawa (R)
I plan to air layer from them next year, and will ground layer them the following year.
Nishiki Gawa (L) Arakawa (R)
I plan to air layer from them next year, and will ground layer them the following year.
John P.
Chumono
The Arakawa:
Not much to see on the Nishiki Gawa yet:
Clearly wouldn’t want to have those grafts on a bonsai, not to mention that your exposed roots won’t be barked.
Not much to see on the Nishiki Gawa yet:
Clearly wouldn’t want to have those grafts on a bonsai, not to mention that your exposed roots won’t be barked.
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RKatzin
Omono
I bought Arawaka and Nishiki gawa this year, one from Mendocino Maples and one from Mr Maple in North Carolina. Both have very clean, smooth, low grafts. Prices were the same also, $35 for the six inch one gallon pot. Very happy with the trees and the service from both outfits. Be sure to mention bonsai when you order and they will select one with a good graft for you.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I would dare to state that for both species, it does not matter what the graft looks like: You will have to layer it off anyway.
Bonsai Noodles
Mame
Decided to buy an arakawa seedling from the famous Bill V (also couldn't resist a Koto Hime from cutting). No guarantee this seedling will have the rough bark, but one can hope! I'll post progression pics. Hopefully, it won't turn out soft-barked like Mach_5's.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
thinking of it.. I do not think I would mind having maple trees like @MACH5 even if not arakawa.
Bonsai Noodles
Mame
Haha, wouldn't anyone?
I guess, like any art, this applies: it's not the material but the artist. The most expensive paint is not going to magically turn someone into a painter.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Really? So I do not need to start buying expensive trunks to get good trees?
Bonsai Noodles
Mame
Haha, I guess that doesn't quite apply then. Perhaps, to extend the analogy, you can get a master artist who knows how to pencil/outline/sketch, and then inking/coloring is a different process in itself. Still, you need talent on both ends to get a good piece of art.
