Early Spring in Kentucky

Ahhhhhhhh, early spring has finally arrived here in Western Kentucky. I always know the warmth is just around the corner when this Acer palmatum "Akaji nashiki" starts to leaf out.

Yes, things are starting to wake up down here in Murray, Ky too!

Wow, Randy. Acer buds are just starting to swell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, Central Piedmont. Do you Winter your trees outdoors or are they in a cold frame, or other structure?
Nice tree by the way. Is it planted on rock or growing between the rocks?
Best, Todd

Todd Ellis wrote:Wow, Randy. Acer buds are just starting to swell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, Central Piedmont. Do you Winter your trees outdoors or are they in a cold frame, or other structure?
Nice tree by the way. Is it planted on rock or growing between the rocks?
Best, Todd

Todd,

It's been in a cool temp. greenhouse for the winter so things happen a bit earlier than outside where everything is still dormant. It's planted on the rock and growing through it. The trunk has finally gotten large enough to actually split the lava rock that it's planted on.

Randy

I like it!

Please show again when in full leaf. Pines, tamarinds, elms, maples, fukien teas and azaleas, ah life.
Thanks for the other images as well, Randy.
Stay Well.
Khaimraj - from the land of eternal spring or at least earliest summer

I hope spring is soon here.
A nice Acer...

Here in Central Kentucky thing starting to look like spring but another cold night Sunday upper twenties lower thirty. Will begin repotting next weekend to be safe, still just a beginner.

That is a very nice maple!! do you plan to remove the rock this year and change the look?? I Still love your elm trees..good luck take care john

moyogijohn wrote:That is a very nice maple!! do you plan to remove the rock this year and change the look?? I Still love your elm trees..good luck take care john

Thanks Jupp and John,

No, this tree is going to be on the rock untill the rock crumbles. I rather like the look of a tree growing into the rock at least for now anyway.

R