If you are looking for a small, attractive ornamental tree for the garden and/or container, you will find it with the Japanese maple. Also known as the Japanese Japanese maple (Acer palmatum or japonicum), it grows to a maximum height of between five and ten meters and up to eight meters wide - although the tree only grows very slowly in our latitudes. So that you can enjoy your Japanese maple for a long time, you should pay attention to an optimal location and suitable soil when planting.
How do you plant a Japanese maple?
To successfully plant a Japanese maple, choose a wind-protected location that is sunny or partially shaded, depending on the species. Use well-drained, nutrient-rich and slightly acidic substrate. The best planting time is late spring after the Ice Saints, between mid and late May.
Which location does the Japanese maple prefer?
The choice of location depends on the specific species and variety - some Japanese maples prefer sunny locations, while others cannot tolerate direct light and are therefore better off in partial shade. In any case, a place protected from the wind is optimal.
In which substrate should the Japanese maple be planted?
Choose a well-drained, slightly moist and nutrient-rich substrate with an acidic to neutral pH value. Sandy, humus-rich soils are ideal, but not calcareous soils.
Can the Japanese maple also be cultivated in a pot?
The Japanese Japanese maple can be easily cultivated in a pot, but care should be taken to ensure very good drainage. Since it is a shallow-rooted plant, the plant pot should be as wide as possible.
When is the best time to plant the Japanese maple?
The best time to plant is late spring after the Ice Saints, i.e. between mid and late May.
What planting distance should be maintained for the Japanese maple?
The Japanese maple looks best as a solitaire.
How is the Japanese maple planted?
Before planting, you should thoroughly prepare the soil by digging it thoroughly to loosen the topsoil. The excavated material is mixed with rotted leaves. You can loosen up heavy soil with sand and peat.
How to propagate the Japanese maple?
Propagate the Japanese maple through cuttings taken between late May and late June. Reproduction using seeds (self-collected or purchased) is also possible.
When does the Japanese maple bloom?
The flowering period of the Japanese maple depends on the species. Some species bloom quite early between April and May, while others only bloom from May to June.
Tip
Unfortunately, the Japanese maple is quite sensitive to the dreaded verticillium wilt, which is why you should never plant the tree in a location affected by this fungus.