Japanese maple tree identification

9 years ago

Hi,

I got this Japanese Maple from an arbor day giveaway last year. Can someone please tell me what it is and how big it will get. New growth has light green leaves with red along the edge.

Thanks a bunch,

Vicki

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magpiepix 5b/6a
9 years ago
Does it have a graft site? Otherwise it may be seed-grown.
Embothrium
9 years ago
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Expensive grafted named cultivar coming from Arbor Day seems pretty unlikely. Especially if it was free.

Tree looks like a typical wild-type seedling. So it is likely to produce a small (15'-35') vase-shaped tree that will take many years to reach full size.
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iluv2knit
Original Author
9 years ago
Yes that makes perfect sense. Despite being a seedling and free the little guy has potential. Can. U recommend a good online source for better trees? Best price? Thanks a bunch.
magpiepix 5b/6a
9 years ago
I think there's another thread a few questions down with suggestions for where to buy JMs online. :)

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