growing japanese maples

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growing japanese maples

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Hi everyone, im moving houses soon, and going to plant out the new back yard with some different Japanese maple varieties, with some Junipers and Black Pines, to create a japanese garden.
Do you think they will grow well in Mullumbimby nsw? the soil is called Mullumbimby pug. any ideas will help, thanks Simo.
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Junipers and Pines would be OK, but the Japanese maple might struggle. Humidity in summer, and not cool enough in winter

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alright thanks
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Re: growing japanese maples

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does anyone know of any maple growers in the northern rivers nsw?
who wants to come on a yamadory with me?
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