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Nibbling back could've been for scionwood. Will grow as vase, rather narrow. Old bark ugly. You could cut it back periodically, grow it as shrub if it has enough vigor to come back well each time. Wound on trunk could be serious, like other Japanese maples these are prone to fungal/bacterial problems. Painting wound with copper might help, but this would no doubt depend on what, exactly is going on.

Mine just started blooming, but doesn't look like that. I'll take a picture in the morning. It looks like a couple more of the buds will be opened. Actually, I didn't much look at the first bloom today, as I was busy running around. This evening, it looks like it could be termed mauve, but it is a mauve blend. More tomorrow! You may have gotten a mislabeled plant from Reagans - which is quite unusual!

Hello, Can anyone suggest a Indian type mango variety that may grow well in inland Los Angles area with planting zone 10b: 35 to 40 F? Is it true that either Kent or Golden Nugget are Indian type variety? Are they compact in size? Thanks!