The quality of the soil contributes significantly to the fact that a maple thrives magnificently after planting. Notwithstanding a diverse biodiversity, maple trees favor corresponding soil qualities. This short guide summarizes all the important criteria.
Maple likes rich, well-drained soil
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The growth of maple is characterized by a remarkable site tolerance, as the following list of suitable framework conditions proves:
- Nutrient-rich, humus-rich soil, loose and permeable
- Fresh, moist to moderately dry without waterlogging
- Unsuitable: poor sandy soil or heavy loam and clay soil
Only in terms of lime content and pH value maple trees do not always conform. Native species such as sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and field maple (Acer campestre) prefer calcareous soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Asian maple species such as slotted maple (Acer palmatum) are at their best in soil with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5.