I have for trade rooted cuttings from the following: 2 types of wax plants different african violets spider plant babies purple heart wandering jew snake plant/ mother in laws tongue variety kalanchoe rubber plant christmas cactus umbrella plant bromelaid heart leaf philodendron pothos english ivy dumb cane arrowhead money tree I am willing do do just about anything for one of these. I got my hands on one before nad someone stole it off my front porch:( Please let me know!!

I don't think you have to move right to questioning his competence. I would check first what assumptions each of you is operating under. If you have given him instructions to produce a certain kind of environment in the yard, shade may be an essential part of that and perhaps he can't produce any other source of shade in the short term and is concerned you'll not be happy with the outcome if there isn't enough shade. Or something. He may also be making some assumptions about how much you want to water your plants. I de-shaded the north side of my house with the removal of a tree and it does get sunny as the sun veers around in the afternoon. New trees are just growing in enough to make an impact 4 years later. If there is a chance you will be removing the big tree at some point within 5 years, the pot is a very good idea for another reason - you'll have to get the little maple out of the way of falling tree parts. They do grow well in pots, especially if the pots are big enough. KarinL

It's a little early here yet to collect Jap. maple seed but if you save my e-mail and contact me about October I'll send you some.

I GOT TONS OF PERRENIAL SEEDS FOR TRADE! I'M THE KING OF PERRENIALS :) I'M LOOKING FOR JAPANESE MAPLE SEEDS. PLEASE REPLY IF YOU HAVE FOR TRADE...