Native maple species can rely on a robust winter hardiness of down to - 32 degrees Celsius. Of course, a maple tree first has to develop its robust frost hardiness. Therefore, the question of winter protection is relevant for a young maple. This guide explains how to do it right.
Only newly planted maple trees need winter protection
Protective measures recommended in the first winter
Immediately after planting, a young maple tree focuses on rooting in time for the first frost. With the following precautions you support his efforts so that your maple survives the first winter in the bed unscathed:
- Cover the root disk with a thick layer of leaves, bark mulch, straw or needle brushwood
- Put a breathable hood over the young shoots
If you cultivate your maple tree in a pot, protective measures are on the program every year in winter. The root ball is vulnerable to frost in the bucket. A warm winter coat made of fleece, foil or coconut mats (€21.90) effectively prevents frost damage. If you place the pot on a block of wood, the frost will not make its way to the roots from below.