You shouldn't plant your maple in too shady places. Otherwise it will have a negative effect on growth or the tree will become sick. However, there are also good locations in the shade for the maple tree. Follow these tips.
Can a maple tree be planted in the shade?
Maples prefer a partially shaded location with mild morning sun and shade from the blazing midday sun. Places that are too dark can slow growth and promote disease. The shrub maple “Silver Vine” and the Japanese golden maple “Aureum” are particularly suitable for shady locations.
What shade does maple value?
It is best to use a location withmorning sunor apartially shaded spot. Depending on the variety of maple (Acer), the plant's preferences may vary. However, almost all types of maple prefer a place that is not too dark. The maple will not do well in a dark corner of your garden. You should therefore choose a place with partial shade. A place that is well lit by the mild morning sun and offers shady protection from the blazing midday sun is ideal.
What does too much shade do to a maple tree?
Shady locations can slow down growth andpromote diseases When moisture accumulates in times of heavy rain and warm days follow, fungal spores develop. Diseases such as tar spot or wilt have an easier time here. If you choose a location that is not too shaded, your maple tree will not quickly fall victim to such infections. In this case, make sure that the substrate is permeable so that water flows downwards.
Which maple can you plant in the shade?
For shady locations, it is best to use the shrub maple “Silver Vine” or Japanese golden maple “Aureum”. Unlike some other types of maple, these varieties are not sun worshipers. They prefer a semi-shady to shady spot. The fire maple can also be kept in light shade. The Japanese maple, on the other hand, often prefers sunny locations.
Tip
Test the location in the bucket
If you initially keep your maple in a pot, you will quickly notice in which location the plant feels comfortable. You can then easily move the maple around and vary the location. However, you should not move a maple tree in the pot too often. This potted plant also likes to get used to a fixed place.
