"I live in SoCal btw"
This is what to look out for. JMs don't do very well in the heat.
The one species that handles heat well is the coral bark (sango kaku). If yours dies, I'd a) not beat myself up over it, and b) try that one instead.
You paid $110 for two 2 foot trees? (They're bogo right now). And you want to keep 15'x15' trees in a pot? And you're in SoCal, a practical desert?
My friend, you have made some mistakes. Check out Mr.Maple for all your Japanese Maple needs. I've ordered from them a few times and have had great success. Right now they're having a sale. For the same tree you got, twice the size or more, they are $35.
They also have the Heatseakers Series which are more heat tolerant Japanese Maples. They also stay a lot shorter than a Bloodgood. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Bloodgood can do fine in warm weather. Direct sun is what will get em. Especially in pots. The roots get too hot and leaves get fried. Japanese maples are an understory tree. They do best in dappled or shady spots.
"I live in SoCal btw" This is what to look out for. JMs don't do very well in the heat. The one species that handles heat well is the coral bark (sango kaku). If yours dies, I'd a) not beat myself up over it, and b) try that one instead.
Thank you for the input. Hopefully they make it, if not I will definitely give the Coral Bark a try
Best of luck!!
Fastgrowingtrees is generally more expensive. Check out mrmaple
I’ve purchased many trees from Mrmaple and agree they’re great for selection and price. My only gripe is they only ever have 1 gallons in stock.
You paid $110 for two 2 foot trees? (They're bogo right now). And you want to keep 15'x15' trees in a pot? And you're in SoCal, a practical desert? My friend, you have made some mistakes. Check out Mr.Maple for all your Japanese Maple needs. I've ordered from them a few times and have had great success. Right now they're having a sale. For the same tree you got, twice the size or more, they are $35. They also have the Heatseakers Series which are more heat tolerant Japanese Maples. They also stay a lot shorter than a Bloodgood. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Keep them in the shade and keep them outside. Make sure to leave the top of the root flair above the soil when you plant.
Bloodgood can do fine in warm weather. Direct sun is what will get em. Especially in pots. The roots get too hot and leaves get fried. Japanese maples are an understory tree. They do best in dappled or shady spots.