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Dwarf Red Japanese Maple Tree 4+ years old for trade

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I put this in the PNW Exchange Forum as well but I thought I would offer it here too. I have Dwarf Red Japanese Maple that is about 3 feet high (hasn't gotten any taller in the four years we've lived here with it) that needs to be re-homed. it's just starting to bud and puts out nice leaves every year. Would love to trade for any non-tree plant that can go in the garden. Located in Beaverton Oregon.

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
7 years ago
There is a lot more value attached to a Japanese maple, even a small weeping form that has been somewhat neglected, than there is to most other common landscape plants. I wouldn't toss away that value on just a trade........try posting it for sale on your local craigslist. It should be worth at least $50......perhaps more.

Why do you wish to rehome it? These are typically considered valued garden additions.
Sammers510
Original Author
7 years ago
That's why I was hoping it would entice someone to want it, where it is now isn't a very large space and since it is so short it shades most of the bed once it leaf's out. I've got a whole lot of grass and very little growing space. It's a very common tree in my neighborhood and I am trying to add a little spice to my boring yard. I am going to place one of my potted brugmansia's in its place, it will be taller and let the lower plants have a chance. I posted it on Craigslist for $35 or trade hoping that it would move fast but so far no interest. Its a beautiful little tree and would be perfect for pot culture. I cannot bear to throw it away but I kept it all last year waiting for someone to want it and had no takers. I don't have the space to wait again this year. This weekend I might put up a few flyers in the neighborhood and see if any neighbors want it. Also if I had no other reason I grew up in a house that had a Green Japanese Maple and am slightly biased against the reds. What can I say? I am a Loyalist ;)
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