![]() ![]() "Are any of these suitable for a large pot on a patio? I absolutely love the look of them, but have no actual yard space." - Denise F. A layer of mulch at the base of the tree (but not touching the trunk!) can be extremely helpful for regulating moisture, so you're not watering more frequently than necessary! However, new plantings need to be watered consistently every two days to help their root systems settle. Roger's Gardens (RG):Once established, Japanese maples are moderately drought-tolerant and can be conditioned to thrive with waterings every 7-10 days. "How drought tolerant are they?" - Denise F. This will help your tree sleep, which helps it tolerate fluctuations in the weather! Wrap the trunk with tree wrap and apply mulch around the root area to keep the tree as insulated as possible from the effects of the sun. Roger's Gardens (RG): Our mild winters can be both a blessing and a curse! Japanese maples are prone to coming out of dormancy prematurely during a heat spike in the winter, so your best bet is to try to keep the tree cool. I'm having a hard time keeping it alive through these winter months-any suggestions?" - Jennifer T. The mulch will keep the roots cool and regulate moisture between waterings. To counteract the effects of salt buildup in the soil, mix in about 2% gypsum into the soil and top dress with gypsum, which helps to absorb the salts that can burn your maples' roots.įinally, add some organic mulch around the base of your maple, ensuring it doesn't touch the trunk. Plant in a location that gets shade in the afternoon and has a little bit of shelter from high winds. When you feed, fertilize your maple with an organic acid mix fertilizer to maintain the soil acidity. Make sure your Japanese maple is planted in sandy, acidic soil, such as an azalea planting mix or a blend of 30% peat moss, 40% sand, and 30% native soil. Roger's Gardens (RG): Caring for Japanese maples in Orange County is simple enough you just need to know what your tree needs! The main things the tree struggles with in our region are the hot climate, soil alkalinity, and salt buildup in the soil. "Are they easy to grow in OC?" - Carolyn H. Here's what you wanted to know, and what we had to say! Like anything worth loving, Japanese maples do require a little devotion! We asked you for your burning questions about these fiery trees, and you delivered. ![]() Watch horticulturalist Sarah Smith explain the best way to plant Japanese maples in Orange County! Cool weather, shelter from the afternoon sun, and acidic, fast-draining soil are your best friends when it comes to planting these extraordinary specimen trees.
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