![]() ![]() These larger plants have a multitude of uses they can serve as boundary markers, break up open spaces, provide shelter for smaller plants – even people – and serve as focal points to draw attention to themselves and their surroundings. There’s an almost infinite number of ways to lay out a garden, but almost all of them make some use of shrubs and trees. We've gotta protect good ole' Mother Nature, after all. While we wish we could serve everyone, it's for the safety of native species and helps prevent the spread of invasive disease & pests. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions." Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. You will receive email notifications along the way on the progress of your order, as well as tracking information to track your plants all the way to their new home! Why are some states excluded from shipping? Orders typically ship out within 2 business days. How does the delivery process work?Īll of our orders ship via FedEx Ground! Once your order is placed online, our magic elves get right to work picking, staging, boxing and shipping your trees. ![]() You'll find we carry young 1-gallons, up to more mature 7-gallons ranging anywhere from 6 inches to 6ft. While the industry-standard terminology is to call the sizes "Gallon Containers", that doesn't exactly translate to the traditional liquid "gallon" size we think of. Nursery containers come in a variety of different sizes, and old-school nursery slang has stuck. The dark red foliage turns scarlet in fall.All tree, and nothin' but the tree! We measure from the top of the soil to the top of the tree the height of the container or the root system is never included in our measurements. Also fairly compact, at only 15’x15’, ‘Emperor is a moderate grower. Leaves emerge red in spring, turn maroon in summer, and finally change to brilliant orange in fall.Įmperor I-This variety leafs out slightly later than many Japanese maples, minimizing the danger of a late frost damaging the leaves. The perfect choice for smaller areas, ‘Shania’ is slow growing and only reaches 8-10’ tall and 8’ high, with dense, layered growth. Shania-Not only is ‘Shania’ sun tolerant, she’s compact too. Here are some Japanese maples that can tolerate full sun in the Triad with good watering practices: They are also very long-lived, so if you have the right spot, you can enjoy a Japanese maple for years to come. Japanese maples can produce a second set of leaves in this situation just correct the problem that caused it-usually too much or little water.Įven though they may seem finicky, Japanese maples are actually easy to grow in the right conditions, having few pest or disease problems. If your Japanese maple shows signs of stress by dropping its leaves do not fertilize it to encourage new leaves. Fertilize Japanese maples minimally excess fertilizer can cause leaf burn too. Keeping the root area covered with 2-3” of mulch helps keep the root zone moist. (They are “Goldilocks” plants: not too wet or too dry-they prefer just right!) Avoid wetting the foliage in full sun when it’s hot as it can also cause leaf burn. Always monitor your Japanese maple during dry spells, and water them weekly if needed. Even the sun tolerant varieties can develop leaf tip burn if the soil is too dry. As shallow-rooted trees, all Japanese maples can suffer in dry periods. Many things besides sun can cause leaf burn on Japanese maples. But if you choose the right variety, amend the soil properly, and give it proper care after planting you can enjoy the beauty of a Japanese maple in full sun even in the Triad. Unfortunately, many Japanese maples are less tolerant of full sun, developing leaf burn in the summer heat. Their undeniable beauty leads many people to want to plant them as a focal point or specimen tree, often in full sun. Like Dogwoods and Redbuds, they evolved to grow happily at the edge of the forest as small trees. All Japanese maples are tolerant of part shade conditions.
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