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Rooster · 07-08-2009, 11:59 AM

Are there any arborists out there? A local nursery is having a tree sale this weekend and the Mrs. and I think we will be making a purchase. Has anyone done this before? I’m thinking of a maple that turns bright red in the fall. What other trees are out there that I should consider for a Kansas climate? We will be planting in the fall as the nursery will hold on to our purchase until that time.

**cdcox** · 07-08-2009, 12:00 PM

I'll split a Bradford pair with you.

**DeezNutz** · 07-08-2009, 12:02 PM

Yes, I've purchased trees before.

Where are you looking to plant something? Drainage, sun, etc? Without more details, it will be tough for anyone to offer decent suggestions.

jiveturkey · 07-08-2009, 12:04 PM

I've got a couple of sunset maples and they've been really easy to work with.

sedated · 07-08-2009, 12:11 PM

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Are there any arborists out there?

I don't believe in abortion.

**alanm** · 07-08-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I've got a couple of sunset maples and they've been really easy to work with.

I'd LOVE to be able to plant some maples in my front yard. But they won't grow here because of the altitude. Around 4000'

Fish · 07-08-2009, 12:32 PM

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I planted a Crimson King Maple about 8 years ago. It has almost a purplish / red leaf to it not just in the fall. I think I paid around $180 on sale at a nursery on 40 Hwy. Here is a pic of one, not mine.

I like that. Well done.

CoMoChief · 07-08-2009, 12:38 PM

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I don't believe in abortion.

I'll take "Swords" for 500 Alex.

**penguinz** · 07-08-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster

Are there any arborists out there? A local nursery is having a tree sale this weekend and the Mrs. and I think we will be making a purchase. Has anyone done this before? I’m thinking of a maple that turns bright red in the fall. What other trees are out there that I should consider for a Kansas climate? We will be planting in the fall as the nursery will hold on to our purchase until that time.

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Rooster · 07-08-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Yes, I've purchased trees before.

Where are you looking to plant something? Drainage, sun, etc? Without more details, it will be tough for anyone to offer decent suggestions.

The tree will be in strong morning sunlight and good evening sun, behind house on the east side. As far as drainage goes it is a spot of good run off.

Stewie · 07-08-2009, 03:03 PM

I have one neighbor with a Sunset Maple and another with an October Glory Maple. Both are very nice with awesome color in the fall. The October Glory seems to be more intense in its fall color, but that may have more to do with soil conditions, location, etc..

Edit: I found this pic of an October Glory. This is almost exactly the shape of my neighbor's tree with the intensity of color in the fall.

Brock · 07-08-2009, 03:06 PM

This is an Autumn Blaze maple.

http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/i...-1201061tp.jpg

MagicHef · 07-08-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alanm

I'd LOVE to be able to plant some maples in my front yard. But they won't grow here because of the altitude. Around 4000'

Try an Acer grandidentatum

About 2/3 down the page:

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07421.html

LaChapelle · 07-08-2009, 03:48 PM

Don't plant a mable near buildings or driveways. They're not really a major problem until they get 50 or so or older. Ice, wind brittle.

stlchiefs · 07-08-2009, 03:59 PM

Just make sure you don't get too large of a tree for the spot you plant, i.e. watch for power lines, your house etc. Don't look at the size of the tree now, but it's size at maturity. Too many people plant large trees too close to their houses. Yeah a maple looks nice out the back window, but not in 10+ years when it's growing into the house, too large for the spot and needs to be cut back/down.

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Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1830099	I have one neighbor with a Sunset Maple and another with an October Glory Maple. Both are very nice with awesome color in the fall. The October Glory seems to be more intense in its fall color, but that may have more to do with soil conditions, location, etc.. Edit: I found this pic of an October Glory. This is almost exactly the shape of my neighbor's tree with the intensity of color in the fall.
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Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	This is an Autumn Blaze maple. http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/i...-1201061tp.jpg
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LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	Don't plant a mable near buildings or driveways. They're not really a major problem until they get 50 or so or older. Ice, wind brittle.
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stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	Just make sure you don't get too large of a tree for the spot you plant, i.e. watch for power lines, your house etc. Don't look at the size of the tree now, but it's size at maturity. Too many people plant large trees too close to their houses. Yeah a maple looks nice out the back window, but not in 10+ years when it's growing into the house, too large for the spot and needs to be cut back/down.
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