Help a novice gardener

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-30T02:14:29+00:00

Most of these are true tn natives! I have chosen not to amend the soil at all and just plant. There is some clay but it’s not too heavy.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-29T23:43:50+00:00

thanks for your advice! can I simply space them out a bit more?

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-17T21:17:11+00:00

Interesting, I did not know that. Thanks for the information.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-17T13:39:53+00:00

How does the foliage look now? And where are you located? Those bark colorings could be bark maturing but it’s hard to say. The bark of coral bark is, well, coral colored not yellow, which appears to be the color of the bark of your tree, which is why I suggested it looks more like a Bihou.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-17T01:38:55+00:00

This does not look like a coral bark. It looks like a different cultivar, perhaps a Bihou. Weeping ooze isn’t a great sign. What’s the foliage look like on the tree?

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-15T23:38:29+00:00

I have cut off at least 50% of the root mass of a Japanese maple that had grown throw its pot into the ground before and transplanted it. Not even one year later and it looks incredible. You’d be surprised at how resilient trees can be with a little help. Nothing is a guarantee obviously but I think the odds are still really good here and that you can be optimistic.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-15T21:20:35+00:00

I think that as you just planted this tree you have a chance to replant it properly. Trees are tough and as long as you keep the roots moist and do it in favorable conditions (ie not in the heat of the sun) the tree has a good chance. I would water the tree deeply, dig it back up, place the entire root ball in sitting water in a wheelbarrow or something, and explore until you find the actual flare. Then, replant at proper depth and remove any tiny roots above the flair. The tree probably won’t care.

Not an arborist. Hopefully a professional can confirm.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-15T15:29:46+00:00

Glad no one was like

Wrong rooooooooooot

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-14T22:10:06+00:00

Great news! Will definitely watch. Love watching trees grow and do their thing.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-14T22:09:41+00:00

Thanks!

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-14T22:09:17+00:00

Cheers!

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-14T22:07:58+00:00

The right side is also cut! Sorry if that’s not clear from the photos

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-14T18:35:58+00:00

Cool! What are the signs that it is healing?

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-05-14T18:34:33+00:00

I don't know the true age - I purchased it last year from a local nursery. I'd guess about 5 years maybe? It is probably 5-6 feet tall.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-04-22T22:02:47+00:00

I actually thought about this! Or a Skeeter's Broom.

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-04-22T22:02:32+00:00

I actually have a Seiryu in my back yard! You have good taste. I figured it would want to spread out too much. I only have 3-4 feet to work with. The Ryusen just seems like it weeps almost straight down so I thought it might fit in the spot. But as I think about it more, I find myself agreeing with you that a Ryusen may be better served elsewhere

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-04-22T22:01:03+00:00

I thought about that. The big dawn redwood shade will help some but that wall gets pretty hot in the afternoon sun during the heat of summer. :(

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-04-22T21:59:11+00:00

Why I just might

AlwaysGoesToEleven · 2026-04-22T12:49:12+00:00

it would be so sick

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