Timing when it comes to wiring Amur Maples...found this link interesting

[Cadillactaste]

This link...made me think that they might have something going for their information. Though new to maples...the one I have is a fast grower so wire scars are something in the back of my mind to be watchful of. But their thought process makes sense...thoughts? Is this more common of a wiring schedule most use?

Wiring Amur maple should be done just as the tree looses its leaves in the fall. It is this period of the season that the branches are still pliable before the onset of winter when the tree expels water from the branches, making them brittle and subject to breakage. Wire can be maintained on the tree until it buds out in the spring which is when it should be removed. Of course you can wire this tree during the growing season but if you’re not careful it may girdle.

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[sorce]

This link...made me think that they might have something going for their information. Though new to maples...the one I have is a fast grower so wire scars are something in the back of my mind to be watchful of. But their thought process makes sense...thoughts? Is this more common of a wiring schedule most use?




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Sounds like a good opinion to me.

But an opinion none the less.

A truth would be....
Don't wire your Amur in the growing season, then go on a 2 week mission!
(I tailored that for you cuz I love what you do!)

Or.....but this doesn't apply to you!

Our knowledge of water says, there is a possibility of freeze thaw cycles, that can cause severe damage to a wired maple in an unprotected winter.

I understand, as do you, (the lil broke branch wired juniper)
That a wired tree is more delicate than an unwired tree.....

I would rather wire at the right time in the growing season, watch it everyday till the wire needs to come off, and have a set branch in as little as a week or so....

Then risk a tree to a winter of "delicate care time". When our hands are numb, floors slick, more dark time, hungry winter critters, etc!

Sorce

 

[GrimLore]

Once all the leafs drop off is a common practice for Maples in general. It allows you to see far better and they are far more pliable. Removing at the sign of budding is also common practice.

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

@sorce ...the link is considered a good reference source. ABS website. So not some fly by night bonsai person was my assumption. Enjoyed your tailoring that section to me...SWEET!

@GrimLore common practice...interesting! Thanks...I know I watched that silly Ryusen I have...and still ended up with wire scars. So, it makes sense to my mind's eye with how quickly they grow.

 

[mcpesq817]

That's what I've been doing with my amur group for the last couple of years. With spring so busy, it's nice to spread out the wiring work to less busy times.

 

[Paulpash]

Of all the maples Ginnala is the most frost hardy. If you can't see the structure then wait til it drops its leaves and wire - it will grow vigourously in spring so I'd remove it after a few weeks and check it frequently. If you have pruned it back and you can see the structure then I'd wire in September when the plant is slowing down but thickening still occurs - by the time it drops its leaves the branches will be set and the wire can be removed.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thanks for the tips on how you handle your maples especially the Ginnala. I heard if you repot each year...one has never had die back or lost a branch. Anyone else try that method and have success?

 

[BobbyLane]

Of all the maples Ginnala is the most frost hardy. If you can't see the structure then wait til it drops its leaves and wire - it will grow vigourously in spring so I'd remove it after a few weeks and check it frequently. If you have pruned it back and you can see the structure then I'd wire in September when the plant is slowing down but thickening still occurs - by the time it drops its leaves the branches will be set and the wire can be removed.

Ive got one on order, being sent over from Germany. I was planning to cut it back and whack some wire on, depending how pliable the branches are. Its been pretty mild here in the UK thus far with some pretty cold spells. I'd imagine the temps in germany have been lower though so ill have to wait n see.

 

[M. Frary]

I deal with elms some. They grow faster. I wire in spring before they leaf out. About 2 weeks is about how long you need to leave the wire on. But I need to wire those a couple times per year.
I haven't put any on my amur maple yet because us still in the chop and grow stage. I'm thinking once it gets to the point of secondary branching it is going to need to be wired a couple times per year. With fast growing trees you learn to put wire on anytime of the year and keep an eye on it.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I deal with elms some. They grow faster. I wire in spring before they leaf out. About 2 weeks is about how long you need to leave the wire on. But I need to wire those a couple times per year.
I haven't put any on my amur maple yet because us still in the chop and grow stage. I'm thinking once it gets to the point of secondary branching it is going to need to be wired a couple times per year. With fast growing trees you learn to put wire on anytime of the year and keep an eye on it.

I appreciate that I do...I am not sure at this time how I will play it out. Most likely as ABS states...until more familiar with the tree.

Actually am working on possibly another Amur trunk...we shall see. Depends on the character of the trunk. But...I love the fall colors they offer.