

On snowy mornings, its is best to gently remove the snow. Heavy snow allowed to build up on them can readily result in broken limbs or a split trunk. Snow: Japanese maples often do not give up their leaves in the fall.These trees do not tolerate either wet or dry soils very well. Water: Keep the soil in the root zone moist, but not wet.They are somewhat susceptible to aphids and verticillium wilt.
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(Choose the east or north side of a house or partially in the shade of a large tree.) Sun/Shade: Partial shade works best, especially on the east side of the Cascades.Planting: Plant so that the root crown is at, or slightly above the surrounding grade, roots well distributed, growing outward (potential girdling roots should be removed).To obtain the most enjoyment out of these plants a number of items should be considered: I enjoy this plant for its year ’round interest, the random, twisting form its branches develop, the often fragile appearance of its foliage and the colors it displays through the year.” I particularly like the low growing, wide spreading “lace leaf” types (Acer palmatum v.dissectum), which in itself occurs in great variety of colors, leaf form and shape of leaf and plant. There are probably 200 or more varieties and cultivars of this plant. “My favorite plants are Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), which are found in two basic forms an upright small tree and a low growing, wide spreading, shrub-like form. Read the list of Chelan/Douglas Master Gardeners favorite vegetables. If you’re considering a plant described as xeric, remember it needs regular water during the first year.

Here’s a list of what some of the Chelan County Master Gardeners currently place at the top of their list. They may love the color, the shape, the workhorse characteristics, the easy care or the challenge of their favored plant. Master Gardeners each have their own list, and it may vary each year. While we love plants of all kinds, some hold more appeal, catch our interest, and rise to the top of our favorites list.
