A P 'Osakasuki' .... a beacon of light

[whis4ey]

This small tree, planted in deep shade, stands out like a bright beacon of light
Planted three years ago, this is the best colour it has produced so far
These trees take a few years to settle after initial planting, before they start to show of their best
I have to say this one is rather spectacular this year

[ideasguy]

Great photo, Billy, and I understand exactly what you mean by the beacon of light. It has to be seen to be fully appreciated, of course.

If someone is limited to a small collection of Acers, I would recommend that this one be included.

Heres the photos of mine this year:
http://www.ideasforgardens.net/ideasguy/20071006/RIMG0018.JPG
and
http://www.ideasforgardens.net/ideasguy/20071006/RIMG0022.JPG

Mine dopped its leaves a few weeks ago Billy. When did you take the photo you've show us?

Still in leaf with me is 'Aoyagi', 'Shindeshojo' and 'O-kagami' the latter is also a beacon of light at present.

I have them "semi-planted" in a shady area in a little group for contrasting foliage effect- the 12-14in pots are partially submerged, so the plants can draw moisture from the soil. I find this is a really good idea for plants in pots in general.
However, they will need to be dug up and root pruned every couple of years as the roots will eventually emerge through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pots.

[whis4ey]

Yours are lovely too George
My pic was taken just a couple of days ago
Leaves are still intact today

[ideasguy]

Could the deep shade be the secret?

That little trio I mentioned above get very little sun, and still have leaves. With the exception of one variety, the others, in the open, are bare.

Any such observations in your garden?

[whis4ey]

I don't think so George
My last Osakasuki was in sun almost all the time and had brilliant autumn colour
Those in more open areas would obviously have more effect from wind, and lose their leaves from that source
One can only surmise .......... 

[ideasguy]

All adds to the mystery and intrigue of these wonderful plants.

It was a bit windy in Dromore yesterday Billy.
As you can see from this photo:
http://www.ideasforgardens.com/forumfriends/aerialphoto.jpg
 I have a big ash tree at the back, just to the right of my dwelling, and it drops a ton of leaves! I think they are all but gone after yesterdays little storm. I bag up any that fall on the tarmac for leaf mould, of course!

I expect you got the same weather - any leaves left on your Acers?

[whis4ey]

Great pic George
Yes ... Osakasuki, Okagami, Seiryu and Bloodgood are still in full leaf
Atropurpureum, Senkaki, Orangeola and a few others still have some leaves
The rest are gone until springtime

[ideasguy]

What a great collection of Acers you have, Billly 

I'd like to do some work on my Acers database over winter, Billy. I might be in touch!
I'll start by looking over that CD you sent me a while back.

I bought this domain name some time ago:
http://www.japanesemaples.org
(Currently directed to my ideasforgardens web site)
Great idea at the time from another flash of genius (tee hee).
Well, I'm sure you can see what I have in mind.
An on-line society!
Needs "some work"

Completey off topic:
Mrs Guy has just called me to the window to show me a rare sight.
10 doves sitting in a cherry tree up the garden, facing our kitchen wndow. They are quite happy with my big doggie about.

[greenfinger]

Is this address still active George?

[ideasguy]

I cut back over this past year, André, and I think that is one of the ones I let go.
My plans for that domain can be expressed in this one of mine:
http://www.cultivars.co.uk
I bought that domain name almost 10 years ago. Some day I hope to have time to realise its potential.

[trishs]

Hope this pic is acceptable here, it's of our Coral Bark Maple in the recent sunshine (before the snow returned!)

[NightHawk]

Fine specimen Trish 

Note to George,
Billy's photo at the top of this topic is missing - giving a 404 page error    I am guessing the link got overlooked when we last upgraded the Forum software.
Do you still have it ?
As Trish has revived this topic and may generate additional interest, it's a shame to not see it.

[ideasguy]

I'll do that when I get a break later Laurie. You reported some time ago that there were a few missing after the move to the new server.

[NightHawk]

That's right George.  It seems to be the older posts that are affected the most.

[trishs]

I've noticed pictures missing in a few other threads as I've been reading around.  I didn't think to tell you as I just assumed you knew.

[Eric Hardy]

That is a beautiful photo of your coral bark maple, Trish. I wonder if it will grow into a fine specimen like this  Acer Griseum, "paperbark maple" from central China in the Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh, taken in May 2004?



Eric H

[trishs]

Oh that's the best picture I've seen of a griseum.  We have one which is doing well but nowhere near as 'adult' yet.  I think I have a recent pic  which I'll search for later.  It's been planted longer than the Coral Bark.  I'm currently trying to get all my old notebooks and scraps of paper and invoices together to gather information to add to my plant database on the ideasgenie and it's fascinating to see just how many years ago we acquired different trees and plants.  Maybe I should start a different topic though, about trees' bark ?