In article oMlpe.14489$_w.7459@trnddc01,
Lobby Dosser wrote:

And if anyone needs some Big Leaf Maple, let me know and I'll give you some
starters. It's practically a weed around here. Sheesh!

Yes Lobby I agree - AAMOF, my daughter and I started both an Oregon
White Oak and a Big Leaf Maple early this spring from seeds that had
sprouted in our yard - both now in a large pot in our kitchen window.
Wow, the Maple is easily 2 or 3 times taller than the oak - now to just
start nicking the little sucker to create some burls...

Either that or attempt to banzai it - which seriously has crossed my
mind.