In the Spring of 2013, Master Gardeners planted a weeping Japanese Maple (
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Orangeola') in one of the large containers. The thought was that it would be kept in that pot for a long time with regular root pruning. However, once it was pulled out of the container two years later with much struggle and a bystander lending a hand, it was decided to NOT put it back in the container, but put it in a permanent spot. The root system had grown faster and more vigorously than anticipated. Perhaps this method will be used in the future on a smaller scale.
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| Spring 2013 |
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| Summer 2014 |
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| Ready to be removed |
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| It's new home - the Memorial Garden (with Ann R.) |
We tilted the pot and supported it with bricks and boards to protect the crown.
