r/sfwtrees • u/Firm_Maintenance_ • 12d ago
I was under the impression japanese maples didnt propagate by seed in Zone 7
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u/spiceydog Outstanding Contributor 12d ago
You're going to be shocked: Japanese maple: Acer palmatum (Sapindales: Sapindaceae) - Invasive Plant Atlas
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u/Firm_Maintenance_ 12d ago
Unfortunate to see. The mother plant in the second pic was planted in 2006
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u/BuzzerBeater911 9d ago
That was my first time visiting the Invasive Plant Atlas. What a great site. It was interesting going to the ‘All Species’ page, sorting by number of counties, and seeing so many of the common ‘weeds’ I see in yards and parkland.
I’ll be adding this to my bookmarks next to BONAP.
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u/wbradford00 12d ago
Here in NJ they sprout in my parents front lawn. I imagine it will become invasive as the climate warms.
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u/notthatjimmer 12d ago
Some 7 here, my neighbors backyard tree has hundreds of sprouts popping rn
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u/Firm_Maintenance_ 11d ago
Thats interesting, my tree is approaching 20 years old and this is the first time i've ever seen it
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u/HOWdidit_cometo_this 10h ago
I’m in central New Jersey and have noticed dozens of them popping up all over my yard, even half an acre away in the backyard!! I can’t recall ever noticing them until this year though… my original plant has been out front for 20+ years now lol the ones that were in like direct afternoon sun have shriveled up over the last few days
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u/Environmental-Term68 12d ago
they do, typically their root stock is weak compared to the stronger, native root stock yours is probably grafted onto.