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Post by maggyd on Oct 24, 2008 13:14:02 GMT 1
We plan to prune this Acer in the next couple of weeks when it has dropped its leaves, its getting too congested as it is beside another Acer and at the other side of it is a Winter Flowering Cherry! all three are only a few feet away from the bungalow in fact I took this pic from inside the conservatory.  |
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Post by Biggles on Oct 24, 2008 14:35:20 GMT 1
Lovely Acer Maggy, this isn't the one you were thinking of giving your son is it? I would keep it for myself!!
You probably know this already but just in case you dont--I found this information on an 'Acer site'
"Young trees should be pruned so a central leader is allowed to form. Once this has been achieved, keep pruning to a minimum, so trees maintain their graceful shapes. Reduce height and width where necessary by following long branches back to a side branch and pruning out at that point."
Hope this helps.--Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Oct 24, 2008 15:13:21 GMT 1
Thanks Biggs that will come in handy  . It is actually the one I was thinking of giving my Son as it would open out the area, did you notice that there is another one only a different kind beside it to the right? and I dont know if you can see it but there is another at the other side of the garden in a raised bed! but I do like this one if we can keep it under control. |
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Post by Biggles on Oct 24, 2008 19:32:12 GMT 1
I remember you telling us about the previous owner of your bungalow being an experienced/keen gardener well he hasn't been very forward thinking in his planting!!
These are beautiful trees (my favourites) and if they were in my garden I think I would try to space/prune or move (they are not deep rooted) but definately keep them.
Winter is the best time to do this--
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Post by maggyd on Oct 24, 2008 22:21:43 GMT 1
I remember you telling us about the previous owner of your bungalow being an experienced/keen gardener well he hasn't been very forward thinking in his planting!! These are beautiful trees (my favourites) and if they were in my garden I think I would try to space/prune or move (they are not deep rooted) but definately keep them. Winter is the best time to do this-- We were just discussing this earlier to-day Bigs and I think were going to remove one of the branches on the Winter Flowering cherry and one off the top of the Acer to make it look a little less congested!! the trouble with trying to move it and keep it !! Is I havent got anymore space to put it. You are right about this Supposed head gardener he was a bit of an idiot I think to plant sch lovely trees in such close proximity to each other, I think Acers should stand alone so you can appreciate the shape and colour! instead he has crammed them all together. |
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Post by Biggles on Oct 24, 2008 22:27:27 GMT 1
Just an idea-- Could you prune one of them severely and Pot it up in a large container? You could 'prune' their roots to fit the container-- but wait till they drop all their leaves so you can judge how much you can prune back hard-- I dont think it would die. Worth a thought  I much prefer them in containers because you can move them if they get in the way ;D |
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Post by madonplants on Oct 24, 2008 22:47:48 GMT 1
I remember you telling us about the previous owner of your bungalow being an experienced/keen gardener well he hasn't been very forward thinking in his planting!! These are beautiful trees (my favourites) and if they were in my garden I think I would try to space/prune or move (they are not deep rooted) but definately keep them. Winter is the best time to do this-- We were just discussing this earlier to-day Bigs and I think were going to remove one of the branches on the Winter Flowering cherry and one off the top of the Acer to make it look a little less congested!! the trouble with trying to move it and keep it !! Is I havent got anymore space to put it. You are right about this Supposed head gardener he was a bit of an idiot I think to plant sch lovely trees in such close proximity to each other, I think Acers should stand alone so you can appreciate the shape and colour! instead he has crammed them all together. Could you leave the pruning of the cherry until next summer, Maggy, you don't want the risk of disease affecting it, do you? |
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Post by maggyd on Oct 24, 2008 22:52:50 GMT 1
Yes Keith I wouldnt prune the Cherry now ! but now is the time to prune the Acer I think. Bigs the Flowering Cherry is about 10' tall and maybe the same spread and the Acer is bigger than me it would have to be a very big tub even if we could do it. which we wouldnt even attempt I dont even think our boys could do it without badly damaging either themselves or the tree. |
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Post by madonplants on Oct 24, 2008 22:54:48 GMT 1
Yes Keith I wouldnt prune the Cherry now ! but now is the time to prune the Acer I think. Bigs the Flowering Cherry is about 10' tall and maybe the same spread and the Acer is bigger than me it would have to be a very big tub even if we could do it. which we wouldnt even attempt I dont even think our boys could do it without badly damaging either themselves or the tree. Yes, they bleed if pruned in spring, don't they? |
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Post by floweringcherry on Oct 24, 2008 23:04:51 GMT 1
Yes Keith I wouldnt prune the Cherry now ! but now is the time to prune the Acer I think. Bigs the Flowering Cherry is about 10' tall and maybe the same spread and the Acer is bigger than me it would have to be a very big tub even if we could do it. which we wouldnt even attempt I dont even think our boys could do it without badly damaging either themselves or the tree. Yes, they bleed if pruned in spring, don't they? The Acer will bleed if pruned when the sap is rising in spring. If you prune it soon before the real winter kicks in it should be fine. You may get a little die back but that can be sorted next year. I tend to prune mine into shape during summer. Just light pruning to keep it looking good. If you prune the Cherry in winter there is a risk of Silverleaf, best to leave until summer. |
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Post by Biggles on Oct 25, 2008 11:07:10 GMT 1
Yes FC you are right--The Acers are pruned about now when the leaves drop and you can see the structure of the tree and as Maddon says lightly pruned in the Summer.
Instead of drastic pruning all at once just do it over a couple of years. Heavy pruned this year and then again next year --
I dont really know much about Flowering Cherry though so cant comment on that ;D
Maggy which tree would you rather keep? It seems that one or the other would either have to be moved --or pruned severely-I know which one I would keep-
Let us know what you decide--Bigs
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Post by maggyd on Oct 25, 2008 13:23:41 GMT 1
Bigs I know what your saying! but if I remove the one on the left I wont achieve anything! and I love the Winter Flowering Cherry When all the leaves fall it starts to flower, last year it started just before Christmas, this year it already has a few bit of blossom, it carries on till about the middle of May. We will see how the Acer looks after it has been pruned. Thanks All for your advice - Maggy. |
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Post by maggyd on Oct 25, 2008 21:44:05 GMT 1
Now Im a bit confused  Acer is Japanese Maple isnt it? and that is mention well just Maple for Summer Pruning!! I think Ill go back and double check (I usually have to read things half a dozen times before it sinks in)  |
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Post by maggyd on Oct 26, 2008 16:20:37 GMT 1
Well Ive done it  only cut a few small bits off and one substantial branch that was going upover !! I chickened out a bit O.H. said it didnt look any different well thats alright then! as I know I did cut that big bit, we,ll see how it goes next year at least Ive reduced it a bit. Can you see any difference?  |
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