I recently purchased a Sharp's Pygmy from Brussel's. Looking thru forum posts of theses great maples, I can see that mine needs some some help/advice on where to prune/shape.
So, I would like some inputs. Here are pics of each side. Also your opinion on which side should be front? Thanks in advance. - Bob
Nice tree! Honestly, this would be a better question to ask once the foliage has dropped.
Yet can tell you a few things for sure
First the branches will need at least some reduction, or possibly total removal and regrowth due to the nature of Sharp’s growth pattern, often tossing out a multiplicity of branches clustered together, some (or more) of which are out of scale….
Second you’ll need to get under the hood next spring and get to work setting up and working the nebari to get it into good shape. So study how to work on a nebari. Start by searching this site for threads on Ebihara, or Ebihara method.
Finally double check there is no apparent great on this tree.
We got tired of our fledgling maples etc tossing out roots wherever and decided to see what could be done. 29 trees later we think we’ve got the basics. Now we are only hoping these lil guys will take the pummeling they received! Here’s just a few shots of the trees. Not necessarily the...
I recently purchased a Sharp's Pygmy from Brussel's. Looking thru forum posts of theses great maples, I can see that mine needs some some help/advice on where to prune/shape.
So, I would like some inputs. Here are pics of each side. Also your opinion on which side should be front? Thanks in advance. - BobView attachment 555001View attachment 555002View attachment 555003View attachment 555004
Nice tree! Honestly, this would be a better question to ask once the foliage has dropped.
Yet can tell you a few things for sure
First the branches will need at least some reduction, or possibly total removal and regrowth due to the nature of Sharp’s growth pattern, often tossing out a multiplicity of branches clustered together, some (or more) of which are out of scale….
Second you’ll need to get under the hood next spring and get to work setting up and working the nebari to get it into good shape. So study how to work on a nebari. Start by searching this site for threads on Ebihara, or Ebihara method.
Finally double check there is no apparent great on this tree.
We got tired of our fledgling maples etc tossing out roots wherever and decided to see what could be done. 29 trees later we think we’ve got the basics. Now we are only hoping these lil guys will take the pummeling they received! Here’s just a few shots of the trees. Not necessarily the...
Honestly... even Bill Valavanis owns trees with sound grafts. As do I...and Bill loves my Ryusen... ... it looks to maybe have a nice sound one, I can't be certain...It isn't bad from what I can see if that's what I'm seeing. Don't sweat it. Don't let it ruin the love you have for this tree.
Honestly... even Bill Valavanis owns trees with sound grafts. As do I...and Bill loves my Ryusen... ... it looks to maybe have a nice sound one, I can't be certain...It isn't bad from what I can see if that's what I'm seeing. Don't sweat it. Don't let it ruin the love you have for this tree.
... won't lie. I had to do a quick Google search. I was clueless to what you loved.
This is my ride. my name comes from liking the most expensive item when looking to buy things. A sales clerk called me it years back. It kind of stuck as I wasn't alone while shopping.
That said...I hate to shop. But when I do... I want what I like.
... won't lie. I had to do a quick Google search. I was clueless to what you loved.
This is my ride. my name comes from liking the most expensive item when looking to buy things. A sales clerk called me it years back. It kind of stuck as I wasn't alone while shopping.