- Which location does the red maple prefer?
- Which substrate is suitable for the red maple?
- When is the best time to plant red maples?
- At what distance should red maple stand to other plants?
- What is the best way to plant red maple?
- Red maple blooming?
- How can red maple be propagated?
- Can red maple be transplanted?
Red maple or red maple (Acer rubrum) is widespread in North America and there is a deciduous tree up to almost 30 meters high. With us, however, the wood remains much smaller. Although this type of maple - which should not be confused with the red Japanese maple - has few requirements in terms of care, it needs certain prerequisites for vigorous growth and a healthy habit right from the time of planting.
Red maple should be planted in May/June
Which location does the red maple prefer?
Like almost all maples, the red maple also prefers a sunny to light semi-shady location, whereby the rule of thumb is: the sunnier the spot, the more intense the autumn color.
Which substrate is suitable for the red maple?
The red maple is also similar to its relatives in terms of soil composition, because it prefers a sandy-humic, permeable and nicely loose substrate with a slightly acidic to neutral pH value.
When is the best time to plant red maples?
In principle, container goods can be planted during the entire growth period, but maples should be planted in the garden in late spring if possible - ergo after the ice saints. This gives them enough time to take root in their location until winter.
At what distance should red maple stand to other plants?
Red maple is best used as a solitaire.
What is the best way to plant red maple?
For planting, you should dig a sufficiently deep and wide hole that is about twice as large as the actual root ball. The soil in the planting area must first be thoroughly loosened and, if necessary, improved with good compost soil, peat and/or sand.
Red maple blooming?
Red maple is one of the trees that bloom before the leaves sprout. In our latitudes, the red inflorescences appear between April and May. The fruit containing seeds are ripe shortly after the leaves have sprout.
How can red maple be propagated?
The deciduous tree can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Bonsai lovers have also been able to achieve success by removing moss.
Can red maple be transplanted?
The roots of the red maple don't go very deep, but they can reach many meters in width. Root runners have already been found on many older trees at a distance of 25 metres. For this reason, it is not advisable to transplant red maple - at least if it has been in its location for more than four or five years.
tips
Red maple can be cultivated very well in a bucket and is one of the most popular tree species for bonsai culture.