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- Is maple dependent on winter protection? - Tips for wintering
- Protective measures recommended in the first winter
Only freshly planted maple trees need winter protection
Is maple dependent on winter protection? - Tips for wintering
Native maple species can rely on a robust winter hardiness of up to - 32 degrees Celsius. A maple tree, of course, has to work hard to develop its hardy temperament. The question of winter protection is therefore relevant for a young maple. This guide explains how to do it right.
Protective measures recommended in the first winter
Immediately after planting, a young maple tree concentrates on rooting in time for the first frost. With the following precautions you support his efforts, so that your maple survives the first winter in the bed without damage:
If you cultivate your maple tree in the pot, every year in winter protective measures are on the program. The root ball is vulnerable to frost in the bucket. A warm winter coat made of fleece, foil or coconut mats effectively prevents frost damage. If you put the pot on a wooden block, the frost does not work your way from the bottom to the roots.