AT A GLANCE
How do you recognize and treat dryness in a maple tree?
How do I recognize dryness on the maple?
If the maple in hot months its hanging leaves and this dry up completely, drought is a possible cause. First, check the condition of the leaves and bark of the maple. Spots on the leaves or unusual changes in the bark indicate diseases. If the leaves dry up from the tips, the maple is probably suffering sunburn. In this case, dryness at the site is also responsible.
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How does waterlogging lead to maple trees becoming dry?
Persistent waterlogging damages the roots and interrupts The natural water supply from bottom to top. Therefore, before you pour water over a dry-looking maple, you should first clean the substrate
Location check the plant. Is this soaked or does it give off a foul smell? Then there is waterlogging. Allow the soil to dry and apply a layer of drainage. For smaller maple trees, cut off rotten roots and plant the tree in new substrate.How do I keep the maple healthy after a lot of drought?
Ensure better water supply in dry soil Pour and mulching of the floor. Watering makes sense, especially in the hot summer months. You should generally water a freshly planted maple well. There are still no large roots on these plants with which the wood could draw enough water from the ground. Mulch maple trees that are in a sunnier location. Then water will evaporate less quickly from the ground in the future.
How do I protect a maple from drought?
By choosing the right one location and good nutrient supply you can strengthen the maple against drought. It is best to plant your maple in a spot where it gets the mild morning sun and is somewhat sheltered from the blazing sun at midday. With an occasional addition of appropriate fertilizer you can naturally add nutrients to the maple and boost its overall health.
Which Maple Varieties Cope Best With Drought?
Especially that one Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and the field maple (Acer campestre) also get along well with very dry locations. If you want to plant maple in a drier spot, these maple varieties could be a good choice.
Tip
Keeping buckets makes it easier to change location in hot summer!
Want to grow a single maple in a location that gets very hot and dry in the summer? Up to a certain size, keeping them in buckets is also an option. This also offers you the advantage that you can simply move the maple to a more sheltered location in very hot months. This is another way of protecting the maple from drought.