JM Laceleaf 'Red Dragon' advice please
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Comments (3)The inoculant won't hurt, but it may not help, either. I'm in the middle of repotting now, and I have at least 20 JMs in various stages of development. Some are potted trees & some are going to be bonsai. This is my favorite tree (we often refer to clump or grove compositions in the singular) Your soil and watering habits probably have greater potential to be limiting than fertilizer choice, but both are important. I really like soluble synthetic ferts for all my trees. It allows me virtually complete control over nutrition and I know EXACTLY what's available and when. I use Foliage-Pro 9-3-6 for my maples. In combination with a free-draining and well-aerated soil, it's almost foolproof. Did you read the thread about 'trees in containers'? I'm in the middle of repotting season & don't have a lot of time right now, but it does cover almost all the basics you need to keep trees healthy in containers. Al Here is a link that might be useful: Click me for more about trees in containers .......See MoreTransplanting Creeping Red Sedum, 'Dragon's Blood'
Comments (6)Deirdre-- Don't move them, just begin putting composted manure over them. They need to be able to put their roots in something and then they will be able to take the heat. You can buy BLACK COW manure from Home Depot or Lowes. Spread this over the existing plants bringing all new growth to the surface. They will take off. Sedum roots in water so you can also take cuttings and root them to help spread this patch faster. Now is a great time to add the manure. Most all sedum begins to surface about this time of spring. HTH Ronda...See MoreShould I stake a central leader on Red Dragon?
Comments (8)I realize the form on this tree is less-than-optimal. That's why I was able to get it for $8. Actually, it was better than the other available choices. (You can tell it didn't get sun either by the green coloration.) I bought a #2 Tamukeyama that is almost perfect form, but I picked this guy up while I was at it b/c I've always like Red Dragon. Be that as it may, I am not one to give up so easily on a baby tree. A lot of things can happen as a plant matures. I also prefer the more umbrella-shaped trees and I expect that at some point the leader will bend over and weep. My question is: Should I stake one of the two branches this tree has or should I wait to see what becomes of the new growth I circled?...See MoreCrimson queen or red dragon
Comments (14)To be honest, most of the red dissectums are very similar in appearance, particularly the individual leaves. They do differ in form, eventual height, tolerance to heat and color retention. I also have a Garnet, which is the fastest growing red dissectum I have seen. I really like the color, a brighter red than most, but it greens up by late June. My Garnet has grown taller in 3 years than than my 18-year-old Crimson Queen. I have heard very good reports about Tamukeyama, but don't have one in my yard. It is supposed to be very heat tolerant and retain its color well. Inabe shidare is another red dissectum that gets high marks, and it tends to grow taller and less broad than most varieties....See Moreavamom2012
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