A guide from A to Z

Like almost all maples, the red maple prefers a sunny to light partially shaded location, whereby the rule of thumb is: the sunnier the spot, the more intense the autumn color.

Which substrate is suitable for the red maple?

The red maple also resembles its relatives in terms of soil conditions, as it prefers one sandy-humic, well-drained and beautifully loose substrate with a slightly acidic to neutral PH value.

When is the best time to plant the red maple?

In principle, container goods can be planted during the entire growing season, but maples should be planted in the garden in late spring if possible - after the ice saints. This gives them enough time to take root in their location by winter.

How far should the red maple be from other plants?

Red maple is best shown to advantage as a solitaire.

What is the best way to plant red maples?

For planting, you should dig a sufficiently deep and wide hole that is about twice the size of the actual root ball. First of all, loosen the soil in the planting area thoroughly and, if necessary, with good

Compost soilTo improve peat and / or sand.

Is the red maple blooming?

Red maple is one of the trees that bloom before the leaves shoot. In our latitudes, the red inflorescences appear between April and May. The seed-containing fruits are ripe shortly after the leaves shoot.

How can red maple be propagated?

The deciduous tree can be propagated using cuttings or seeds. Bonsai lovers have also achieved success by mossing.

Can red maple be transplanted?

The roots of the red maple are not particularly deep, but they can extend many meters in width. Runners have already been found 25 meters away on many older trees. For this reason, it is not advisable to transplant red maple - at least if it has been in its location for more than four or five years.