Have you ordered your maple tree to move? Important precautions must then be taken to ensure that the measure runs successfully. This guide explains when and how to properly transplant an Acer platanoides Globosum.

Fall is the best time to transplant maple trees

The best time is in autumn

Parallel to the leaf fall, your maple sinks into a short growth dormancy. In the period between October and January, the tree is therefore well prepared for the hardships of a change of location. At least half of the leaves should have lost the crown. Frost-free ground and temperatures above freezing are fundamental criteria for carrying out the work.

Pruning eases the strain on both the gardener and the tree

Before you start digging up the roots, we recommend cutting back the crown. Thin out 3 to 4 of the thickest branches and all dead wood. On young maple trees, trim all branches by a quarter to a third of their length to compensate for the loss of root mass. Since the pruning reduces the weight, the following work requires less effort.

Step-by-step instructions - This is how you transplant properly

The reasons for the change of location may be manifold - the procedure always follows the same process. This is how you plant your maple in an exemplary manner:

  • Use the freshly sharpened spade to cut off the tree disc in a circle
  • The radius corresponds to at least three quarters of the crown diameter
  • Widen the cut circle to form a 10 cm wide trench
  • From the dig, cut out the remaining roots in the ground

Lift the maple tree out of the ground and pack the root ball in a jute sack. (€10.99) The more soil sticks to the roots, the faster the tree will grow in the new location. The planting hole ideally corresponds to twice the volume of the root ball. Enrich the excavation with compost and horn shavings (32.93€). It is important to note that the previous planting depth is not changed. Penetrating watering rounds off the expert process of transplanting work.

tips

While replanting for maple proves to be a difficult task, regular repotting is a must for Japanese maple in the bucket. So that the roots do not get into trouble in the limited substrate volume, the little tree should be relocated to a larger pot at intervals of 2 to 3 years.

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