Japanese maple prefers sunny location - but not always

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• Japanese maple prefers sunny location - but not always
• Not every fan maple tolerates sun
• A paser site for every variety
• Soil must be permeable and nutrient-rich
• Tips

Most varieties of the Japanese Maple prefer a sunny location

Japanese maple prefers sunny location - but not always

In its native Japan, the Japanese maple prefers to grow in the rather cold mountain climate of the islands of Hokkaido and Honshu. He is also traditionally pulled there as a bonsai. For some years, Acer palmatum has enjoyed great popularity as a small ornamental tree or shrub in the garden or tub. For the intensive autumn coloring, the pase location is responsible for many varieties.

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Not every fan maple tolerates sun

As a rule, the Japanese Japanese maple prefers a sunny to partially shaded spot with plenty of light - the lighter the spot, the more intense the foliage turns. However, this rule is not true for all varieties, because some fanatica need especially much sun, while others are more sensitive and therefore in the light partial shade - especially with sufficient protection from the midday sun - best kept. Red fan maple usually belongs to the Sun worshipers.

A paser site for every variety

In the table below, we have put together the optimal locations for some of the most popular varieties of maple trees.

Soil must be permeable and nutrient-rich

Be sure to look for the right substrate, which should be as permeable as possible - maple can not tolerate waterlogging - and must be rich in nutrients. At best, the slightly moist soil is sandy to loamy-humus and has a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Too solid substrate can be improved with sand or peat.

Tips

Also make sure that the site is protected from the wind, especially for solitaires.