How to get him in shape

The best time is in winter - tips for choosing a date

In the course of his fast Growth A field maple sometimes loses its decorative crown shape. Therefore, at least at a young age, cutting back is inevitable. One of the many advantages of an Acer campestre is the flexible choice of dates. These options are available:

• Optimal date: during the sap dormancy between February and March
• Alternative date: after the fall of leaves in autumn
• Summer maintenance cut: after St. John's Day at the end of June / beginning of July

It is important to note that it does not freeze during the day or that the blazing sun does not shine. Ideally, the weather is mild, overcast and dry.

Cut the field maple in stages - this is how it works

The main cut in autumn or late winter initially focuses on the deadwood. At the base, cut dead, stunted, and inward-facing branches. Do not leave stumps standing, because diseases and pests find a popular target here. Put scissors or

saw so that the Astring is not hurt.

A thinned crown makes it easier to decide to what extent the branches should be shortened. Take a freshly sharpened, disinfected one Loppers at hand. Make each cut a short distance from a leaf knot. With this cut, you wake sleeping eyes out of their deep sleep so that they can drive out vitally in time for the next spring.

Cut Thick Branches Perfectly - Here's How To Do It Right

When cutting thick branches, there is a risk of injury to the gardener and tree. In gardening practice, a step-by-step procedure based on the “salami tactic” has proven to be very effective. First saw the branch 10 cm away from the trunk from bottom to top about 2 cm deep. Now place the saw at the top at a distance of 15 cm and cut until the branch breaks.

Finally, saw off the remaining stub on astring and smooth the cut with a sharp knife.