Japanese maple, gold maple, Japanese maple - various exotic types of maple are commercially available under the name 'Japanese maple'. However, they all have not only their origin in common, but also their external characteristics as well as their requirements for keeping and care, apart from minor differences. Since the Japanese maple, no matter what type and variety, is used to cold and frost in its homeland, it is also considered hardy in this country. Nevertheless, you should plant young trees in late spring.
May is a good month to plant Japanese maples
Plant young plants in late spring if possible
In principle, you can of course place container plants in the garden during the entire vegetation period, 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, especially as a young plant. The reason for this lies in the greater sensitivity of young Japanese maples to cold and wind, which they can withstand better with firmly established roots and fully mature shoots.
Pay attention to the right location
In addition to the optimal planting time, you should also pay attention to a warm, sunny and sheltered 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 wood to wither. In addition to the visually unsightly leaf tip drought, it is normal for the leaves of the Japanese maple to dry up in the first few years, especially in very sunny locations. These are minor burns from the sun. In this case, it helps to protect the plant mainly from the intense midday sun.
tips
Just as you should have planted the Japanese maple by the end of July / beginning of August at the latest, the fertilization should also be stopped. Only then can the shoots mature in time.