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thegreenhornet

For me our garden is a little oasis of calm and happiness. I just love being in it, pottering about.

Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'

  • Season Icon Late SpringLate Spring 2018
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thegreenhornet

Can anyone tell me what the white blobs are on this Acer and if there is a nature sensitive way of treating it? #pests

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davewrightjoinerygooglemail.co

Ive got this on one of my trees clare as well, so be keen to know what it is myself.

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thegreenhornet

Hi David @davewrightjoinerygooglemail.co I've done some research and had a closer look at this photo. Unfortunately it looks like Scale Insect which is a parasitic (to plants) insect. It can be treated with a chemical or organic spray which is good news.

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Jostarbuck

I just lost my green Acer plant to the same thing. It's like all white powdery stuff at the bottom of the plant.

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thegreenhornet

Oh no that's terrible Jojo @jostarbuck Mines ok at the moment but I need to do something or lose it too. Did a bit of research online and found Neem oil might work plus its organic so won't harm bees, butterflies etc.

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  • Season Icon Early SpringEarly Spring 2018
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thegreenhornet

Today I'm dreaming in Orange. It's looking like we're in for a glorious sunny day here in Wiltshire. Hope the weather with you is just as fabulous! #orangedream #acer

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tash74

Morning fellow Wiltshire gardener! It's lovely isn't it, such a contrast to yesterday!

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brightcolours

🧡 #bestofapril #newgrowth

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thegreenhornet

Certainly is Tash! A welcome change after all the rain we've been getting. Hopefully it's just the beginning of what becomes glorious summer! @tash74

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thegreenhornet

Orange Dream photobombed by Lilian #acer #orangedream #orange #japanesemaple

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Keely

Its beautiful 🔥

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thegreenhornet

Acer 'Orange Dream' starting to get that orange hue at the edges! #japanesemaple #acer #orangedream

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thegreenhornet

This little beauty is orange in spring as the leaves appear and then turns to bright green in summer.

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