Visually, the more than 100 maple species may differ significantly. In terms of their cultivation, the magnificent deciduous trees pull together. This guide breaks down basic maple care to a common denominator.

Maple should only be pruned carefully

What should be considered when watering? - Tips for the pouring technique

Maple thrives as shallow roots and is prone to fungal attack. Pay special attention to these two aspects when watering the tree. How to do it right:

  • In case of drought, water thoroughly on the entire root disk
  • Allow the substrate to dry well on the surface between watering (finger test)
  • Do not water maple

Drought stress can also threaten your maple in winter. In dry, frosty winter weather, please water on mild days.

How to fertilize a maple?

With a portion of ripe compost and horn shavings (€32.93) you can give your maple a helping hand as it grows. Apply the organic fertilizer in autumn or spring and water generously. It is important to note that you do not work the tree disc with the rake. Even the smallest root damage can cause the fatal fungal infection Verticillium wilt.

Is a pruning mandatory on the maple?

Maple hardly sprout again from old wood. The second neuralgic point is a strong sap flow after the smallest bark injury. Since maple trees develop their perfectly shaped crowns by themselves, regular pruning is not obligatory. If necessary, cut back branches that are too long in autumn. If you limit the cut to the one-year-old wood, a maple will not take the measure amiss.

Field maple (Acer campestre) is the exception to the rule. This maple species grows like a shrub and tolerates pruning well. Field maple is very popular as a deciduous hedge with a summer privacy factor, because home gardeners can use hedge trimmers (€24.99) several times a year.

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Asian slotted maple inspires with its colorful foliage on the balcony. Thanks to compact and slow growth, Acer palmatum and Acer japonicum thrive in pots. In terms of care, the increased water requirement is particularly noticeable. The substrate dries out faster in the bucket, so that it has to be watered more often.

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