The maple actually copes with sunny and dry locations. In certain cases, drought can still cause problems for the popular deciduous tree. This is how you can recognize and treat excessive dryness on this tree species.
How do you recognize and treat dryness in a maple tree?
Dryness on the maple is shown by hanging and drying leaves. To counteract this, you should check the location, improve the water supply, mulch the soil and ensure an appropriate supply of nutrients. Norway maple and field maple are varieties that cope better with drought.
How do I recognize dryness on the maple?
If the maple lets itsleaves hang in hot monthsand thesedry up completely, dryness may be the cause. First, check the condition of the leaves and bark of the maple. Spots on the leaves or unusual changes in the bark indicate disease. If the leaves dry out from the tips, the maple is probably suffering from sunburn. In this case too, dryness at the location is partly to blame.
How does waterlogging lead to dryness in maple trees?
Persistent waterlogging damages the roots andinterruptsthe naturalwater supply from bottom to top. Before you pour water over a maple tree that appears dry, you should first check the substrate where the plant is located. Is it soaked or does it give off a foul smell? Then there is waterlogging. Allow the soil to dry and apply a drainage layer. For smaller maple trees, cut off rotten roots and plant the tree in new substrate.
How do I keep the maple he althy after a lot of drought?
You can ensure a better water supply in dry soil bywateringandmulching of the soil. Watering is particularly useful in hot summer months. You should generally water a freshly planted maple tree well. These plants do not yet have a large root with which the tree could draw sufficient water from the ground. Mulch maple trees that are in a sunnier location. Then water will evaporate less quickly from the ground in the future.
How do I protect a maple tree from drought?
By choosing the rightlocationand goodnutrient supply you can strengthen the maple against drought. It is best to plant your maple in a place where it receives the mild morning sun and is somewhat protected from the blazing sun at midday. With an occasional addition of appropriate fertilizer, you can naturally provide the maple with nutrients and strengthen its overall he alth.
Which maple varieties cope best with drought?
The Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and the field maple (Acer campestre) in particular cope well with very dry locations. If you want to plant maples in a drier spot, these maple varieties could be a good choice.
Tip
Keeping containers makes it easier to change locations in the hot summer
Do you want to keep a single maple tree in a location that gets very hot and dry in summer? Up to a certain size, keeping them in a container is also an option. This also offers you the advantage that you can easily move the maple to a more sheltered location in very hot months. This is another way to protect the maple from dryness.
