The quality of the soil plays a major role in ensuring that a maple tree thrives after planting. Regardless of the diverse diversity of species, maple trees prefer appropriate soil qualities. This short guide summarizes all the important criteria.
Which soil is best for maple trees?
Maple trees prefer nutrient-rich, humus-rich and well-drained soil that is freshly moist to moderately dry. Native maple species grow optimally in calcareous soil with a pH of 6.0 to 8.0, while Asian species prefer a pH of 5.0 to 6.5.
This earth wants a maple tree – tips for composition
The growth of maple is characterized by a remarkable tolerance to the location, as the following list of suitable conditions proves:
- Nutritious, humus-rich soil, loose and permeable
- Fresh-moist to moderately dry without waterlogging
- Unsuitable: poor sandy soil or heavy loam and clay soil
Maple trees are not always compliant when it comes to lime content and pH value. Native species such as sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and field maple (Acer campestre) desire calcareous soil with a pH value between 6.0 and 8.0. Asian maple species, such as slot maple (Acer palmatum) show their most beautiful side in soil with a pH value of 5.0 to 6.5.
