Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>
That's pretty large. I have a pot full of former babies. Some
are now 8-12 inches tall. I will transplant them soon. The main
thing I recall about these trees, besides their visual interest,
is that they leaf out late (as confirmed in your photo) and they
grow VERY slowly.

I was thinking of a tree-related question I wanted to ask you,
but, of course, I have forgotten it.

--
Jean B.

On Wed, 11 May 2011 13:05:39 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
>> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>>
>That's pretty large. I have a pot full of former babies. Some
>are now 8-12 inches tall. I will transplant them soon. The main
>thing I recall about these trees, besides their visual interest,
>is that they leaf out late (as confirmed in your photo) and they
>grow VERY slowly.
>
>I was thinking of a tree-related question I wanted to ask you,
>but, of course, I have forgotten it.

Try to remember.

On Wed, 11 May 2011 13:05:39 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
>> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>>
>That's pretty large.

Had a pretty large price tag too... tree, planting, and tax; $529.20

>I have a pot full of former babies. Some
>are now 8-12 inches tall. I will transplant them soon.

Get them into the ground as soon as possible so they can gain optimal
growth... they are relatively rare so the larger they are the more
valuable. Most trees grow at their greatest rate as saplings

>The main
>thing I recall about these trees, besides their visual interest,
>is that they leaf out late (as confirmed in your photo) and they
>grow VERY slowly.

Yes, they do grow rather slowly and don't attain any huge size,
perhaps 25'. I wanted it placed near my house where I can see its
bark from my window. I don't want any large trees near my house. I
have a Kentucky coffee tree that grows even more slowly and is about
the last tree to leaf out and the first to drop its leaves, that one
can grow to 100', I have it about 300' away... it's another very
interesting tree.

>I was thinking of a tree-related question I wanted to ask you,
>but, of course, I have forgotten it.

Remember it and I will answer if I can.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Wed, 11 May 2011 13:05:39 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
>>> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>>>
>> That's pretty large. I have a pot full of former babies. Some
>> are now 8-12 inches tall. I will transplant them soon. The main
>> thing I recall about these trees, besides their visual interest,
>> is that they leaf out late (as confirmed in your photo) and they
>> grow VERY slowly.
>>
>> I was thinking of a tree-related question I wanted to ask you,
>> but, of course, I have forgotten it.
>
> Try to remember.

That's asking a lot. LOL! It probably had to do with protecting
trees from deer--orstaking trees. Maybe it will come to me.

--
Jean B.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Wed, 11 May 2011 13:05:39 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
>>> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>>>
>> That's pretty large.
>
> Had a pretty large price tag too... tree, planting, and tax; $529.20

I bet! One sad thing about moving is that I am leaving my very
expensive Japanese maples.
>
>> I have a pot full of former babies. Some
>> are now 8-12 inches tall. I will transplant them soon.
>
> Get them into the ground as soon as possible so they can gain optimal
> growth... they are relatively rare so the larger they are the more
> valuable. Most trees grow at their greatest rate as saplings

True. I'd better get them transplanted--along with my J. maple
babies.
>
>> The main
>> thing I recall about these trees, besides their visual interest,
>> is that they leaf out late (as confirmed in your photo) and they
>> grow VERY slowly.
>
> Yes, they do grow rather slowly and don't attain any huge size,
> perhaps 25'. I wanted it placed near my house where I can see its
> bark from my window. I don't want any large trees near my house

That makes sense. I do have what appears to be a columnar maple,
and I am debating about where to put it.
I
> have a Kentucky coffee tree that grows even more slowly and is about
> the last tree to leaf out and the first to drop its leaves, that one
> can grow to 100', I have it about 300' away... it's another very
> interesting tree.

Does it bloom? I don't think I've ever seen any around here, even
though I like prowling the nurseries. I THINK you have even
harsher winters than we do, so I won't ask about hardiness.
>
>> I was thinking of a tree-related question I wanted to ask you,
>> but, of course, I have forgotten it.
>
> Remember it and I will answer if I can.


--
Jean B.

"Jean B." > wrote:
>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> I have a Kentucky coffee tree that grows even more slowly and is about
>> the last tree to leaf out and the first to drop its leaves, that one
>> can grow to 100', I have it about 300' away... it's another very
>> interesting tree.
>
>Does it bloom? I don't think I've ever seen any around here, even
>though I like prowling the nurseries. I THINK you have even
>harsher winters than we do, so I won't ask about hardiness.

http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/p....asp?code=A872

On Wed, 11 May 2011 18:47:19 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> On Wed, 11 May 2011 13:05:39 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>
>>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
>>>> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>>>>
>>> That's pretty large. I have a pot full of former babies. Some
>>> are now 8-12 inches tall. I will transplant them soon. The main
>>> thing I recall about these trees, besides their visual interest,
>>> is that they leaf out late (as confirmed in your photo) and they
>>> grow VERY slowly.
>>>
>>> I was thinking of a tree-related question I wanted to ask you,
>>> but, of course, I have forgotten it.
>>
>> Try to remember.
>
>That's asking a lot. LOL! It probably had to do with protecting
>trees from deer--orstaking trees. Maybe it will come to me.

I already fenced my new tree right after taking that picture...
there's no telling what deer will find tasty. This one didn't need
staking as it's well protected from wind.

Sycophant wrote to the guy who spurned her advances:

> At least his tree will likely outlive you, and look prettier.

A twenty-year-old monkfish will likely outlive you, and look prettier.

Bob

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> "Jean B." > wrote:
>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> I have a Kentucky coffee tree that grows even more slowly and is about
>>> the last tree to leaf out and the first to drop its leaves, that one
>>> can grow to 100', I have it about 300' away... it's another very
>>> interesting tree.
>> Does it bloom? I don't think I've ever seen any around here, even
>> though I like prowling the nurseries. I THINK you have even
>> harsher winters than we do, so I won't ask about hardiness.
>
> http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/p....asp?code=A872

Sorry for the late reply. I have so much to do here at the new
house....

Wow! Nice range of zones and not even an alien species. I'll
have to look into that. I guess my only qualm would be the
spread. You have much more space than I do.

--
Jean B.

On Sun, 15 May 2011 22:39:05 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> "Jean B." > wrote:
>>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have a Kentucky coffee tree that grows even more slowly and is about
>>>> the last tree to leaf out and the first to drop its leaves, that one
>>>> can grow to 100', I have it about 300' away... it's another very
>>>> interesting tree.
>>> Does it bloom? I don't think I've ever seen any around here, even
>>> though I like prowling the nurseries. I THINK you have even
>>> harsher winters than we do, so I won't ask about hardiness.
>>
>> http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/p....asp?code=A872
>
>Sorry for the late reply. I have so much to do here at the new
>house....
>
>Wow! Nice range of zones and not even an alien species. I'll
>have to look into that. I guess my only qualm would be the
>spread. You have much more space than I do.

Plant trees first, then do other chores while they grow. If you keep
putting off planting by the time you get around it it you'll be the
one who has grown, too old.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Sun, 15 May 2011 22:39:05 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have a Kentucky coffee tree that grows even more slowly and is about
>>>>> the last tree to leaf out and the first to drop its leaves, that one
>>>>> can grow to 100', I have it about 300' away... it's another very
>>>>> interesting tree.
>>>> Does it bloom? I don't think I've ever seen any around here, even
>>>> though I like prowling the nurseries. I THINK you have even
>>>> harsher winters than we do, so I won't ask about hardiness.
>>> http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/p....asp?code=A872
>> Sorry for the late reply. I have so much to do here at the new
>> house....
>>
>> Wow! Nice range of zones and not even an alien species. I'll
>> have to look into that. I guess my only qualm would be the
>> spread. You have much more space than I do.
>
> Plant trees first, then do other chores while they grow. If you keep
> putting off planting by the time you get around it it you'll be the
> one who has grown, too old.

LOL! In the scheme of things, it will make little difference.
What does make a difference is the fact that summer is
approaching. I should have planted earlier. Now I may just wait
until fall.

--
Jean B.

On May 11, 7:06*am, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg

Nice tree. Every spring, I'm upset that I don't have more space for
more trees. Not so upset in the fall, when I have to mess about with
leaves. ;-) (Thanks, don't want evergreen trees in my yard.)

N.

Nancy2 wrote:
>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> Paperbark maple planted for Arbor Day:
>> http://i55.tinypic.com/2ihtb3c.jpg
>
>Nice tree. Every spring, I'm upset that I don't have more space for
>more trees. Not so upset in the fall, when I have to mess about with
>leaves. ;-) (Thanks, don't want evergreen trees in my yard.)

Paperbark maple is not an evergreen tree, nor does it grow very large.
What have you got against everygreen trees? Conifers make excellent
nesting sites for song birds, especially those that winter over. And
conifers are available in all sizes, from tiny dwarfs to giants and
every size inbetween... and conifers typically grow upright, they
don't occupy a very large footprint.