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名媛直播Learner wrote:

Celtic Bob wrote: We just called them Red Maple or Green Maple depending on the colour of the leaf.

Ok, red maple is acer rubrum and was included in that list that I linked earlier as well as in Auk's reply.
I have no idea what a green maple is, or whether they actually exist.

so, basically, you can probably use red maple, but don't expect an amazing tree. The tree will, however, hold a special place in your heart (I think we all have one like that), so its looks shouldn't really be too important for you. Of course you can still try to make it look as good as possible.

It's good to hear that you're doing research, try to keep it up so that the tree will have a better chance of surviving and thriving.

Hopefully this will be the start of a new hobby for you, and I'm sure we'll all accept you into our community.
Ed

p.s. maybe you could join a local bonsai club in order to learn from people in your area who'll understand your situation(weather) more;

I have 2 Maples in my front yard, the large one has red leaves all Summer while the smaller has green. I did have one on the side of the house that in the Fall had bright red leaves but unfortunately it got destroyed.

Would a Juniper be a better option?
Would ordering one now and learning over the Winter help?
Thanks all and sorry for all the questions.
b.

Celtic Bob wrote: Would a Juniper be a better option?
Would ordering one now and learning over the Winter help?
Thanks all and sorry for all the questions.

The advise you got was based on your initial posts:

"I am looking at a maple of some sorts
she loved how they looked especially in the Autumn.
She enjoyed them in Summer as well as they provided her shade
The wind through the leaves was relaxing to her"

A juniper is something completely different and it does not match the above requirements.
If that's not an issue, a juniper is a good choice.
Your first concern would be to keep it alive; you'll have time enough to learn about growth, pruning, shaping and repotting.

Celtic Bob wrote: Would a Juniper be a better option?

That, again, is not really a question that we can answer. Try looking up care guidelines for both of these species - acer rubrum and juniperus chinensis - and see which fits your situation better. Think about whether the whole point of you getting this tree is nullified by it not being a maple. Sometimes only you can answer a question, and this is one of those times.

Don't worry too much about the questions, though.

Yes, getting a tree over winter and learning basic techniques would help. If you don't mind spending the money (maples are generally more expensive than junipers) then you could get a practice maple to work on and to learn how to care for them specifically.

Ed

p.s. this may be of some help in order to help you choose material, after choosing your species that is;

名媛直播Learner wrote: That, again, is not really a question that we can answer. Try looking up care guidelines for both of these species - acer rubrum and juniperus chinensis

Why a Chinensis and not a Communis, or Scopulorum, or something else that grows locally :huh: