Trident Maple Cult.

BonsaiGuru · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:39 am Post subject: Trident Maple Cult.

Does a trident maple have any major differences from a maple (mainly in cultivation) that are vital to know, such as more/less hardy, don't take well to cuttings, produces seeds, more vigerous roots... and in the backround there is a damaged leaf wich got holes in it overnight, what cause that (probably)?

AHA

BonsaiGuru

imholte · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:39 am Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

I find that tridents are easier to root, grow, hardier than reg japanese maples. But their roots are more susceptable to frost.

TB420 · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:33 am Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

The holes were more than likely caused by a type of moth.

Tom

BonsaiGuru · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

How can I get rid of the moths? Also, catippilars season is going on now around here, could that be it to? There related, so is it hard to tell? if not, whats the difference
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Stymie · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

Only the caterpillar stage of either moth or butterfly does any leaf damage. The imago of neither has any mouth parts. Systemic sprays are not very effective so use a contact insecticide. Better still, pick them off and stand on them or take them elsewhere.

Acer buergianum (Trident) is the most preferred species for root over rock style.

BonsaiGuru · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

Thanks Stymie

Does anyone know what to do to get rid of them?

Stymie · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

Did you not read my reply?

BonsaiGuru · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

I didn't read the last to sentences on the first paragraph, sorry. I never see them though.
In that case should I use a spray

Stymie · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

Read it again.

BonsaiGuru · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

contact insecticide - What is it? (I thought it was a spray) A rock type thing or something like a bee catcher

Dick · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:27 am Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

BG,

Being that you are in the Bay Area, I might recommend that you look online for a bonsai society nearby. I especially like the East Bay Bonsai Society that meets monthly in Oakland. An important member of that group is Johnny Uchida, who owns Grove Way Bonsai in Hayward. It's well work the trip to see his place. There are other places in the area as well. Yabusake's Garden Center on Dwight Way in Berkeley is a nice place to visit also. But on the whole, you are in a great location for bonsai in general. Plus, the climate is very good for bonsai cultivation.

imholte · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:35 am Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

Good idea Dick,

Clubs are one of the best ways to learn new things on bonsai. Not only do you get to know a bunch of neat people, but get to learn from their experience too, also you get to see how they go about doing things, which is alot easier than doing what someone says.

If you want to expand your learning and knowledge on bonsai, a club is probably one of the best ways, other than studying under a master.

Jabba The G · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:38 am Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

I just recently joined my local division of bonsai socieities of florida. I wish they met more than once a month. I can't wait to go back. It's a lot of fun, the people are awesome, and its near mcdonalds Laughing

TB420 · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:51 am Post subject: Re: Trident Maple Cult.

Sorry 'bout that I meant caterpillar and wrote moth Confused

. Hehe.

Tom