The shapely leaves and picturesque autumn colors not only present maples as majestic trees. The wide range of beautiful species contains the ideal candidate for a magnificent maple hedge. This guide answers all important questions about planting care.

The field maple is best suited for creating a maple hedge

Which maple species is suitable as a hedge plant?

The diverse genus of maples gives us the ideal hedge plant with the field maple. The little brother of sycamore and Norway maple is characterized by its bushy, compact growth and good-natured pruning tolerance.

What should be considered when planting?

The best time to plant a maple hedge is in autumn. At this time of year, you can also purchase and plant field maples as inexpensive root crops, as long as it doesn't freeze. The following overview summarizes all the important cornerstones for skilful planting:

  • Sunny to semi-shady location with normal garden soil
  • Plant young plants along a guide line in the soil enriched with compost
  • Firm down the soil and water generously

The previous planting depth is maintained as precisely as possible so as not to impair rooting. It is an advantage if you put the roots in water beforehand until no more air bubbles rise.

What care gives the maple hedge the finishing touch?

The professional pruning is the mainstay in the care program of a maple hedge. The annual growth of 30 to 50 cm requires repeated use of the hedge trimmer (77.00 €) so that a well-groomed appearance is maintained. In contrast to its conspecifics, the choice of date and cut are less tricky for field maple. How to properly trim and care for a maple hedge:

  • Recommended pruning dates: in autumn, between the end of January and the beginning of March and in June/July
  • As a first step, thin out the hedge thoroughly
  • Shorten branches growing out of shape to the desired length

Regular watering when it is dry and fertilizing with compost in spring or autumn round off the care program.

tips

With a little patience, you can grow the young plants for your maple hedge yourself. For a numerous propagation of field maple, collect the winged fruits with the seeds in autumn. If the cold germs have undergone stratification in winter, germination and growth progress rapidly from spring onwards.

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