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Tree facts
- Acquired
- 2025-06-07
- Training started
- 2019-06-01
- Origin
- 2019-06-01
- Last touched
- 2025-07-19
- Container
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- Style
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- Size
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- Exhibition-ready
- No
Somewhat young/scorched Acer Palmatum 'fire cracker'
Current care
Early Summer- Watering
- Deep water regularly—pots warm up quickly in heat.
- Fertilization
- Continue balanced feed every 2 weeks.
- Pruning
- If leaf size becomes excessive, consider partial defoliation.
- Wiring
- Minor wiring for refinement before tissue hardens.
- Defoliation
- Partial defoliation after first flush can reduce leaf size.
- Pests Disease
- Watch for mites; treat with horticultural oil if needed.
- Summer Protection
- Provide afternoon shade during heatwaves.