AT A GLANCE
Why does my maple have light green leaves?
Maple leaves often turn light green due to improper fertilization, especially too much nitrogen, or a general lack of nutrients. This can be remedied by organic fertilizers such as compost and regular fertilization, especially for potted plants.
Why do maple leaves turn light green?
When the color of the leaves fades and the maple (Acer) has light green leaves wrong fertilization lay. Fertilize Fertilize the maple with organic fertilizers such as compost. You should avoid fertilizers with nitrogen. These often lead to the beautiful color of the maple leaves fading. Even varieties like the red one fan maple under the influence of too much nitrogen, suddenly only have light green leaves.
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Why are maple leaves already light green in spring?
Also a general one nutrient deficiency can cause the strong color of the leaves to fade further and further. If the site has a fairly poor substrate and you do not fertilize the plant, the soil will be depleted by the tree. Then the maple can draw less and less nutrients from the soil. To avoid this, you should spread some compost. On the other hand it can
mulching the area under the maple can be advantageous. This supports a long-term supply of nutrients.Does a maple get light green leaves faster in a pot?
A maple in Pot or bucket you should fertilize more regularly. The nutrients in the bucket are used up much faster than would be the case if the maple was planted in the garden. If you want to avoid the maple leaves turning light green over time, you should trim the plant regularly fertilize. A well cared for maple tree also offers you a more beautiful one in the second half of the year autumn coloring.
Tip
Avoid drought stress!
It is best to place the maple in a partially shaded, suitable location Location, on which the plant is mild morning sun instead of blazing midday sun. So avoid long-term drought stress. Otherwise, after a very dry phase, the maple tree needs time to get foliage with an intense color again.
