red maples,which would you grow?

[ghostmike77]

hi everyone, i would like to know what red maple you recommend on growing as i already have Atropurpureum in the fridge but i just read in a bonsai book that this isnt a great variety due to the broadleaf and coarse growth and they said it wasnt a true red maple like the Deshojo and Chishio

what are ur thoughts on this and do you know where i could get these seeds from as they seem hard to find on the net

[ghostmike77]

ok stupid me just found out that deshojo is a cultivar, does anyone know where i could get one from in the west?

[Jamie]

i have seen some great deshojo mate, they can get some fantastic colour, your right bout the atro. though they can be a bit difficult

[Pup]

There are a lot of people in Perth looking for them Mike.

Good luck let us know when you get some. Cheers Pup

[kcpoole]

I have Acer Palmatum - Deshojo here and also Acer Palmatum - Japanese Red ( do not know if this is the correct name tho).

Both from Ray Nesci.

I love the red colour of them both with new growth.

Pity we cannot send them over to you .

Ken

[Pup]

I have Acer Palmatum - Deshojo here and also Acer Palmatum - Japanese Red ( do not know if this is the correct name tho).

Both from Ray Nesci.

I love the red colour of them both with new growth.

Pity we cannot send them over to you .

Ken

I think in winter bare rooted you might be able. Mike you could try by asking Ray he used to ship trees here. In the late 80s- early 90s.
Not sure what the restrictions on Maples are. I should think they will be OK as we can import them from Japan.
Not Ulmus or fruit of any kind though.

Cheers Pup

[ghostmike77]

thanks everyone i think ill just keep an eye out till one comes along one day, im sure that day will come