Japanese Maple 2

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Japanese Maple 2

Sharp's Pygmy Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple 'Sharp's Pygmy' · Acer palmatum 'Sharp's Pygmy'

Pre-Bonsai
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Open tasks

Mid Summer

  • Prune

    Pruned a little, removed weeds & Irish moss. Needs new pot, this one's busted.

    Due 2027-03-06

    Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.

Tree facts

Acquired
2023-03-18
Training started
2023-03-18
Origin
2017-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-13
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

Gift from Jason Balfor at PSBA Eastside study group

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Monitor daily; ensure no drought stress.
Fertilization
Taper nitrogen; hold feed during hottest weeks.
Pruning
Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.
Pests Disease
Check for powdery mildew in humid weather.
Summer Protection
Ensure root ball doesn’t overheat—shade or pot insulation.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardPruned a little, removed weeds & Irish moss. Needs new pot, this one's busted.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-28Observation
    Study GroupPruned back hard.
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchChose a single leader, pruned for taper.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-06-09Prune
    BenchPruned
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

15 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 12:07Prune
    Back Yard

    Pruned a little, removed weeds & Irish moss. Needs new pot, this one's busted.

    • Japanese Maple 2 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D

    Follow-up due 2027-03-06

  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-28 06:25Observation
    Study Group

    Pruned back hard.

    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2026-03-28
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2026-03-28
2025
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Study Group

    Bench Photo

    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 12:07Prune
    Bench

    Chose a single leader, pruned for taper.

    • Japanese Maple 2 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-07-13 13:58Observation
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-06-09 19:00Prune
    Bench

    Pruned

  • 2025-05-31 19:00OtherRelocated
    Bench

    Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

2024
  • 2024-05-22 06:51Observation
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2024-05-22
  • 2024-04-22 16:21Observation
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • 2024-04-05 16:26Observation
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2024-04-05
2023
  • 2023-05-21 17:16Observation
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
    • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
    • +1
  • 2023-03-18 19:00OtherTook cuttings
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Repot
    Courtyard

Photos

June 2026

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

March 2026

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2026-03-28 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2026-03-28
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2026-03-28

October 2025

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 2 — cover photoCover
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Prune — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

May 2024

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2024-05-22

April 2024

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2024-04-05

May 2023

  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21
  • Japanese Maple 2 — Observation — 2023-05-21

Story

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Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Monitor daily; ensure no drought stress.
Fertilization
Taper nitrogen; hold feed during hottest weeks.
Pruning
Pinch back soft spring growth; wait until fall for structure.
Pests Disease
Check for powdery mildew in humid weather.
Summer Protection
Ensure root ball doesn’t overheat—shade or pot insulation.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardPruned a little, removed weeds & Irish moss. Needs new pot, this one's busted.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-28Observation
    Study GroupPruned back hard.
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    Study GroupBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Prune
    BenchChose a single leader, pruned for taper.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-06-09Prune
    BenchPruned
View full timeline →

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