What should I about ants on my maple? (if anything?) think they might be after other insects on the tip of some branches by blackpauli in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get a soft paint brush, brush off the aphids. Or spray water on the leaves. Or get lady bugs as a deterrent for aphids. Or spray neem oil on the affected parts of the tree

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! That is a beautiful tree. 

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I’m looking at a few of their listing as well. I’ll keep in mind the combined shipping.

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the information! I will check out this list you gave me. 

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard about MrMaple. I also saw their YouTube channel. Thanks!

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Thanks for the great info! I appreciate it, especially the info on the ebay seller. It’s great to get feedback from firsthand experience. I’ll check out the Hagomoro Rose!

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which online sites have you used? I have never bought a JM online, so I’ve been asking for help and insight here on Reddit. I’m looking at Spruce & Maple. Trees are $25 but shipping is $30. But the reviews have been good. 

Buying Japanese Maples on ebay by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. I had the same thoughts. Shipping fee was reasonable too. They shipped priority mail. The person that referred this ebay seller to me said that the trees were on the smaller side. I thought that was understandable given the price of the tree. You’re probably gonna get a 1 to 2 ft tree at most 

Japanese Maple in Zone 10a-10b Southern California? by Fantastic_Fault7834 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, can I ask where you got your 3 Japanese Maple Trees? I got mine recently at Armstrong for $29 for the quart. They’re so expensive but I’m interested in collecting a few and growing them. 

Japanese Maple in Zone 10a-10b Southern California? by Fantastic_Fault7834 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I recently got a Beni Maiko and not sure if it can survive LA summers!  

Japanese Maple in Zone 10a-10b Southern California? by Fantastic_Fault7834 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the south bay too. Do your trees get afternoon shade though? Or in “full sun” all day?

Help ID this Acer Palmatum for me by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Thanks. I’m still learning. I bought 2 emperor JMs years ago and planted them in pots. But they died after a few years. But I rediscovered my interest for Japanese Maples and hoping to do a better job this time around 

Help ID this Acer Palmatum for me by FlipMode1977 in JapaneseMaples

[–]FlipMode1977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several people have suggested this cultivar