Not every Japanese maple can withstand the sun
As a rule, the Japanese maple prefers a sunny to partially shaded location with a lot of light - the lighter the spot, the more intense the color of the foliage. However, this rule does not apply to all varieties, because some Japanese maples need a lot of sun, while others are more sensitive and therefore in the light Penumbra - especially with adequate protection from the midday sun - best in good hands. Red Japanese maple is usually one of the sun worshipers.
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A suitable location for each variety
In the table below we have put together the optimal locations for some of the most popular Japanese maple varieties.
| variety | Location | floor |
|---|---|---|
| Arakawa | sunny to partially shaded | permeable, nutrient-rich |
| Osakazuki | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Katsura | sunny | permeable, nutrient-rich |
| Beni komachi | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Bloodgood | sunny to partially shaded | normal garden soil |
| Orangeola | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Kotohime | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| butterfly | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Shishigashira | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Green Globe | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Ki hachijo | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Okushimo | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Oridono nishiki | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Red Star | sunny | permeable garden soil |
| Kagiri nishiki | sunny | permeable garden soil |
Soil must be permeable and rich in nutrients
Make sure you use the right substrate, which must be as permeable as possible - Japanese maple does not tolerate waterlogging - and rich in nutrients. At best, the slightly moist soil is sandy to loamy-humic and has a slightly acidic to neutral pH value. If the substrate is too firm, it can be improved with sand or peat.
Tips
Also make sure that the location is sheltered from the wind, especially for solitaires.
