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'First Ghost' Maple Seedling

14 years ago

I am searching all over for anyone that may have seedlings of the Maple tree "First Ghost". I am taking cuttings from Maples that friends & neighbors have and they are just now starting to sprout.But this one.......oh my gosh, I can't believe the gorgeousness of this beauty.Can't find anywhere to even try to take a cutting.Sentimental value too.....I have a Farm called "Ghost of a Chance" that was once one of the best TB Horse Farms here in Ocala, FL....but as we know, economy is not there and am turning the Farm from horses to horticulture..... Anyone have a "direction" for me to try. All my leads have lead to dead ends so far.......Thank You!

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
14 years ago
You won't find seedlings but you can find small grafted starts - ForestFarms, Bloomriver and a few other mail order sources offer it. If you are interested in maples that have "ghost" as part of their name, there is an entire 'Ghost' series of Japanese maples developed by Talon Buchholz of Buchholz and Buchholz Nursery in Oregon -- 'Amber Ghost', 'Sister Ghost', 'New Ghost', 'Purple Ghost', 'Ghost Dancer', etc. All are reticulated sports and feature delicate veined, patterned foliage. I grew 'Ghost Dancer' in my old garden and it truly was a stunning plant. These all need protection from afternoon sun, even in my mild climate.

FWIW, named forms of JM's are never seedlings and these are notoriously tricky to grow from cuttings, so looking for small grafted plants may be your best bet.
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