Japanese Japanese maple, golden maple, Japanese maple - various exotic maple species are commercially available under the name 'Japanese maple'. However, they all have in common not only their origins, but also their external characteristics as well as their requirements for keeping and care, apart from minor differences. Since the Japanese maple, regardless of the type and variety, is used to cold and frost in its homeland, it is also considered hardy in this country. However, you should plant young trees in late spring.
When is the best time to plant a Japanese maple?
The ideal planting time for a Japanese maple is in late spring or early summer, as young trees grow better during this time and are more resistant to cold and wind. Choose a warm, sunny and sheltered location for optimal growth.
Plant out young plants in late spring if possible
Basically, you can of course put container plants in the garden throughout the entire growing season, as they usually have well-developed roots and can grow quickly. Of course, this rule also applies to the Japanese maple, although it should be planted out in late spring / early summer if possible, especially as a young plant. The reason for this is that young Japanese maples are more sensitive to cold and wind, which they can withstand better with firmly established roots and fully mature shoots.
Make sure you choose the right location
In addition to the optimal planting time, you should also pay attention to a warm, sunny and protected location. Japanese maple is very sensitive to wind and drafts, especially in the cold season, which is why both should be avoided. Drafts in particular cause the leaf tips of the tree to wither. In addition to the visually unsightly leaf tip drought, it is normal for the leaves of the Japanese maple to dry out in the first few years, especially in very sunny locations. These are minor burns caused by the sun. In this case, it helps to protect the plant mainly from the intense midday sun.
Tip
Just as you should have the Japanese maple planted out by the end of July / beginning of August at the latest, fertilization must also be stopped. Only then can the shoots mature in time.
