SHISHIGASHIRA GROUP PLANTING

[MACH5]

@MACH5
Have you ever tried to air layer a Shishigashira or know how well they do?

I have one Id love to air layer it

Yes, you should be able to air layer them with relative ease.

 

[yashu]

@MACH5
Have you ever tried to air layer a Shishigashira or know how well they do?

I have one Id love to air layer it

I’m not answering for Serg but it seems to be relatively common practice.

 

[badatusernames]

Yes, of course. Forgot about that one.

This is Bill's. A well known tree. Even more remarkable is that he literally developed this tree from a stick in a pot!

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Amazing. Bill is truly an inspiration! Maybe I have seen this one, I went to his nursery during the last two Nationals. It’s overwhelming!

 

[flor1]

Wondering without seeing the tree in person and no disrespect if the small tree on the left was to the front of the larger tree and lowered a little would change the look.
To me and this just my on opinion all the trees seem to lean to left and with the smaller tree going behind seems to break that up.

 

[Ply]

The foliage of Shishigashira looks so great, especially in real life. Quite standout, even in a full nursery they caught my eye. Only thing holding me back is the slow growth.. Still might get some at some point.

Great composition you got there @MACH5!

 

[MACH5]

Wondering without seeing the tree in person and no disrespect if the small tree on the left was to the front of the larger tree and lowered a little would change the look.
To me and this just my on opinion all the trees seem to lean to left and with the smaller tree going behind seems to break that up.

The smaller tree at the back helps add depth. It also flows left going along with the general direction. Sure, it may work also if planted in the front. A different look but I don't think necessarily better.

 

[MACH5]

The foliage of Shishigashira looks so great, especially in real life. Quite standout, even in a full nursery they caught my eye. Only thing holding me back is the slow growth.. Still might get some at some point.

Great composition you got there @MACH5!

Thanks! Yes quite slow in developing. They tend to grow short tubular straight branching which is not ideal but overall an outstanding cultivar. They'll challenge your patience!

 

[JudyB]

So odd that I prefer this tree very much with leaves on, it's so spring like. I normally love a naked deciduous much more. It seems so light and airy, beautiful color of green and such a "feel" composition.

 

[MACH5]

So odd that I prefer this tree very much with leaves on, it's so spring like. I normally love a naked deciduous much more. It seems so light and airy, beautiful color of green and such a "feel" composition.

You're not alone Judy. Same here. The leaves emphasize the different planes as they tend to come out tight and flat. I suppose we may feel a bit different about its winter look in 1000 years when the forest is well ramified!

 

[MACH5]

Today after some wiring. Progressing well but S. L. O. W. L. Y

 

[Adamski77]

Today after some wiring. Progressing well but S. L. O. W. L. Y

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Patience is a virtue )))

 

[JudyB]

Today after some wiring. Progressing well but S. L. O. W. L. Y

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What's up with the shiny wire? Special type? Or you just like bling....

 

[MACH5]

What's up with the shiny wire? Special type? Or you just like bling....

Ha! That's paper wrapped aluminum wire

 

[JudyB]

Ha! That's paper wrapped aluminum wire

Do shishi bruise more easily than others?

 

[MACH5]

Do shishi bruise more easily than others?

I would say not more than any other maple. The reason why I protected some of these branches with the paper wrapped wire is because I had to apply significant pressure to bend and/or point them in the right direction which usually leads to a rapid bite into the bark. The extra padding allows these wires to stay in place for a longer period of time.

Also something to keep in mind. They are VERY brittle so much care must to be taken when doing any type of wiring. Not the easiest to obtain nice flowing lines as they have a tendency to grow rather straight coarse branches.

 

[JudyB]

I would say not more than any other maple. The reason why I protected some of these branches with the paper wrapped wire is because I had to apply significant pressure to bend and/or point them in the right direction which usually leads to a rapid bite into the bark. The extra padding allows these wires to stay in place for a longer period of time.

Also something to keep in mind. They are VERY brittle so much care must to be taken when doing any type of wiring. Not the easiest to obtain nice flowing lines as they have a tendency to grow rather straight coarse branches.

Thanks for the explanation, I have heard they are very tough to wire because of the brittleness of the branches.

 

[coh]

They are ridiculously brittle. I've lost so many twigs and small branches on mine just from carelessly brushing against it when moving other trees, watering, etc. And of course have snapped some while attempting to bend.