The Japanese maple is not the same as the Japanese maple; after all, there are different, very similar species that are summarized under this term. In addition to the Japanese maple (Acer japonicum), this group also includes Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) and the rarer golden maple (Acer shirasawanum). But no matter which Japanese maple you choose: almost all species and varieties can be easily overwintered.
How to overwinter a Japanese maple?
Japanese maples can overwinter well, especially the Acer japonicum species. Protect young specimens and those grown in containers by covering the root area with leaves, brushwood, jute or raffia to prevent frost damage.
Japanese maple comes from a similar climate zone
This applies primarily to Japanese maples of the Acer japonicum group, which originally come from the rather harsh climate of the Japanese islands of Hokkaido and Honshu. In Hokkaido in particular, summers are short and mild, while winters are long and cold. Especially in the months of December to February, temperatures can drop to minus 10 degrees Celsius and lower.
Tip
Nevertheless, young Japanese maples and specimens cultivated in pots should be provided with (light) winter protection. This can consist of covering mainly the root area with leaves / brushwood (especially spruce brushwood), jute or raffia.
