Acer palmatum..clip and grow and no wire.

[Rory]

Doing nothing at the right time is called "Masterful Inactivity"!

Grant

In that case, I am a Masterful Husband.

[bodhidharma]

Doing nothing at the right time is called "Masterful Inactivity"!

I bow to the "Zen" in that comment Grant. And thanks for the advice, appreciated

In that case, I am a Masterful Husband.

We would need to talk to the wife to clarify that one Rory

[Grant Bowie]

Doing nothing at the right time is called "Masterful Inactivity"!

I bow to the "Zen" in that comment Grant. And thanks for the advice, appreciated

In that case, I am a Masterful Husband.

We would need to talk to the wife to clarify that one Rory

No worries,

I agree with an earlier comment that Japanese maple are probably not the easiest or first thought of tree for clip and grow, but agree with you that is an "hey, lets give it a go" moment.

Grant

[bodhidharma]

Nearly two years on and i have moved the tree into a deeper grow pot for health and, of course, better growing. I have a nice pot lined up for it but not for another few years. Nice colour this year and strong growth.

[Kevin]

Great colour and health Bodhidharma,

Also, IMO, a great topic - Clip and Grow.
Would it be possible to get a Winter photo so we can see where you are heading under the foliage - please.

Thanks,
Kevin

[Beano]

Lol! I love it how you think it's just an average tree, and I am drooling over it wishing it was mine!

[melbrackstone]

Lol! I love it how you think it's just an average tree, and I am drooling over it wishing it was mine!

same here!

[kcpoole]

Very pretty colours Bodhi and nice shape to it too
I am jealous

Ken

[bodhidharma]

Would it be possible to get a Winter photo so we can see where you are heading under the foliage - please.

Thanks,
Kevin

Sure will Kevin

Lol! I love it how you think it's just an average tree, and I am drooling over it wishing it was mine!

same here!

Sorry Guys i hope i did not sound uppity The tree has issues as mentioned which is a shame, but i am liking the tree more and more and i will endeavour to turn it into a fine looking tree. The scarring on the trunk from the failed layer is a real problem and i am hoping it will grow out. The tree will now get more attention regards defoliating and foliage arrangement.

[bodhidharma]

Very pretty colours Bodhi and nice shape to it too
I am jealous

Ken

Yeah i sometimes feel for you Central NSW people as we here in Central Vic get inundated with colour this time of year. I would not like to be back in the tropics where there is NO Autumn.

[Beano]

Where's the failed layering attempt? Right at bottom of trunk? I just thought it was the bark getting older. If that's it, at least it's not a huge bulge I guess!

[bodhidharma]

Where's the failed layering attempt?

You can see it better in the page one pics. I was trying a wedge layer where you lift the bark up and place a wedge under it and a tourniquet above it. It has grown out some, but still there.

[bodhidharma]

Some colour to brighten your day Ken, a couple of trees i had earmarked for Bonsai but stuck them in big pots and let them grow as standards. Cheer up the tropical and semi tropical people.....and probably Perth.

[Beano]

Lol!! Used to be a tropical person, I'm loving the new outlook I have on street trees in Adelaide. I've managed to somehow resist the urge to buy a Japanese maple so far...

[melbrackstone]

Some colour to brighten your day Ken, a couple of trees i had earmarked for Bonsai but stuck them in big pots and let them grow as standards. Cheer up the tropical and semi tropical people.....and probably Perth

lol, yes, that's brightened my day, thanks bodhi.

Up here the flowering plants are still going crazy, so there are compensations, I guess.