- How often do you have to water the red maple?
- When and with what should you fertilize red maple?
- Can red maple also be cultivated in a bucket?
- When should you repot red maple?
- Can you cut red maple?
- Which diseases or pests should one pay particular attention to in the red maple?
- The leaves of the red maple don't turn red or stay green - what to do?
- Is Red Maple Hardy?
Red maple or red maple (Acer rubrum) - not to be confused with the Japanese red fan maple - comes from North America and is widespread there. The deciduous tree, which grows up to 28 meters high in its homeland, is also a popular ornamental tree in German gardens due to its spectacular autumn colours. In terms of care, the wood makes few demands.
The red maple is quite easy to care for
How often do you have to water the red maple?
Red maple likes it fresh and moist, but never wet. On hot summer days you should water if necessary, but avoid waterlogging at all costs. Excessive dryness and wetness prevent beautiful autumn colours.
When and with what should you fertilize red maple?
In principle, maples that have been planted out should only be fertilized very cautiously, which of course also applies to the red maple. It is best to provide the deciduous tree with a good portion of compost or other organic fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season and a second time around the beginning / middle of July.
Can red maple also be cultivated in a bucket?
Red maple is very well suited to being kept in a tub, but then needs very careful care. This includes regular watering and fertilizing as well as adequate protection in winter.
When should you repot red maple?
Specimens planted in pots should be transplanted into a larger pot and fresh substrate about every two years up to the age of about ten years. Older red maples are repotted about every five to six years.
Can you cut red maple?
As with all maples, a pruning of the red maple should only be done carefully and with care, since this group of trees has a strong tendency to bleed.
Which diseases or pests should one pay particular attention to in the red maple?
Discolored or dried leaves primarily indicate care or location errors. In addition, red maple tends to the dreaded Verticillium wilt, a fungal disease for which there is currently no cure, especially in the case of waterlogging and root injuries.
The leaves of the red maple don't turn red or stay green - what to do?
The lack of coloring of the leaves is usually due to incorrect care and / or an unsuitable location.
Is Red Maple Hardy?
Red maple is very hardy. Only young specimens and potted maples need winter protection.
tips
Although the red maple likes sunny locations, it does not tolerate heat very well. Therefore, shading over midday can be useful.