Whether fresh green or magnificent red Japanese maple - the ornamental tree, which originally comes from Japan and Korea, has long since conquered German gardens. This is hardly surprising, as the rather small tree not only has great visual value, but is also considered to be wonderfully adapted to our climatic conditions due to its origins. However, there are a few things to consider when it comes to the right planting time.
When should you plant a Japanese maple?
The best planting time for a Japanese maple is in late spring or early summer, as, as a slow-growing tree, it needs enough time to root properly before the winter break.
Fan maple is best planted in late spring
Basically, container goods can of course be planted throughout the entire growing season; after all, the roots are sufficiently developed and the plant can immediately “take root” in its new location. However, the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is one of the very slow-growing trees and therefore needs some time until it develops new roots and really becomes at home. Therefore, this plant should be planted in spring or early summer in order to be able to root properly by the winter break.
Tip
Although the Japanese maple is also hardy in this country, young specimens in particular need light winter protection in their first year of growth.
