I moved to a house that already have this acer. The brown part in the trunk was completely buried, I unburied it and exposed the root flare. I was told the the rootstock grew around the graft tree, that is why it looks like that. It has some grey/dark spots in the branches that makes me wonder if it’s normal or pseudomonas. I am debating about keeping this tree or not. It is a survivor for sure (it survived at least 5 years of pure neglect), but I bought a Judas tree and thinking removing the acer and plant it instead.
My question is, should I keep this tree or it doesn’t have a long life anyway? I don’t care that it is the rootstock already, at the end I just want a healthy tree. It is in full sun, England.
by Decent_Database8925
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Personally if it’s not in the way, the Judas could go elsewhere, then I’d keep it, but I’ve got a soft spot for acers
Japanese maple prefer dappled sun. But, I’m not sure how strong your sun is there so it may not be an issue. I love mine. It’s a great small shade tree, but that one is planted way too close to that fence. Note: Japanese maple are invasive in some areas.
If you’re in the Americas you should really get rid of that fig buttercup (yellow flower plant). It’s invasive.
Trunk looks a little beat up but otherwise looks like it’s compartmentalized the previous wounds (likely from weedwacking).
I’m only just waking up for the day, so maybe my eyes are deceiving me, but I’m not seeing the rootstock take over that you are seeing. The pink trunk color and pretty leaf out, doesnt strike me as rootstock, but the actual cultivar.
And judging by the leaf out, looks pretty happy now.
I’d def keep this alive.
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