How To Plant Japanese Maple In Pot

However potted japanese maples tend to lose heat in the pots and are generally only cold hardy down to zone 6b. Some varieties even have colorful bark.

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You want the trees to properly harden off before winter.

How to plant japanese maple in pot. If you want a healthy happy container grown japanese maple you ll need to plant your tree in a container that is about twice the size of the tree s root system. Use good quality potting soil to fill the pot. If your yard is made of of heavy clay soil the ideal thing to do is build a raised planting bed by bringing in good topsoil and building a bed on top of the existing clay.

Shape can be flattering. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Avoid liquid fertilizer once japanese maples are established and any time after mid summer.

The main trunk is usually about 1 meter 3 3 ft in height and strong. Japanese maple has a fairly shallow root system and does not require as deep a container to grow in as other trees. Be sure to consider the space available both height and width of the planting location when choosing a tree.

Choose one that will allow the tree s root system to grow for two to three years before moving up in size. Apply a water based fertilizer diluted to half strength when growth begins in the spring. With their large diversity in sizes leaf forms shapes and eye catching fall colors in a range of robust hues japanese maple trees are sure to be the stars of the garden adding interest all season long.

Most japanese maples will grow to around 5 meters 16 4 ft in height and end up with a broad vase like crown. Caring for japanese maples in the garden water your tree regularly during dry weather for the first 2 seasons. Planting guides how to plant japanese maples.

Plant in a loam based or ericaceous compost with a high portion of organic matter and good drainage. Choose a pot that drains well and is about 2 times the size of the rootball or the container your japanese maple is in now. The most important thing when choosing a container to grow your japanese maple in is size.

Allow enough space for your japanese maple tree. Once planted take the container to your desired location and position on pot feet to support drainage. Japanese maples won t survive in soggy soil.

You can grow any japanese maple in a planter but for the best results choose a cultivar that grows to 10 feet or less. Use quality potting soil but not one that contains slow release fertilizer that might burn roots. Japanese maples are a beautiful tree that are cold hardy down to zone 5b if grown in the ground.

It is imperative that the pot has one or more drainage holes. Prune in midsummer to shape the plant or keep it at a desired size. By planning to overwinter your potted japanese maple inside you can grow potted japanese maples in much colder areas.

Japanese maples will not tolerate wet soil and will fail in a matter of months if not weeks if you plant them in an area where their roots are wet all the time.

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