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- Japanese maple is also hardy in this country
- Climate in the Japanese homeland is similar to the Central European
- Young and potted plants need light winter protection
- Winter fan bonsai bonsai is best kept free from frost
- Tips
Japanese maple copes well with snow and cold
Japanese maple is also hardy in this country
Acer palmatum or fan maple is a very popular shrub for the garden or for a tub culture. The ornamental tree, which is native to East Asia, offers gardeners and lovers some advantages. So the plant grows rather slowly and remains quite small, but has a high optical value due to the beautiful foliage and the strong autumn color. In addition, the Japanese fan maple - no matter whether green or red Japanese maple - as comparatively easy-care and robust, also is the small tree in this country hardy.
Climate in the Japanese homeland is similar to the Central European
The distant Japan, home of the distinctive fanatica, is larger than Germany, also covers an area of about 3,000 kilometers and thus over several climatic zones. Hokkaido and Honshu are among the island's four main islands and together account for about 82 percent of the country's land area. On both islands the winters are rather long and cold, while the summers are short and mild. Hokkaido has a subarctic climate, while Honshu is in a temperate zone. Both islands belong to the homeland of the fan horns, which are widespread especially in the mountains. Thus, these small trees are naturally accustomed to a rather cool climate and are also considered hardy in Central Europe.
Young and potted plants need light winter protection
While older, planted specimens usually do not require additional winter protection, young and tubing horns should be provided with such. Young plants, especially if they are less than four years old, should be covered with leaves and / or brushwood. This measure prevents the roots that are only very shallow underground from freezing to death. For the same reason, the roots of fan-toothed cultivars cultivated in pots must also be protected, preferably with a gardening mat or similar cover. The planter is placed on an insulating base such as wood or polystyrene.
Winter fan bonsai bonsai is best kept free from frost
In contrast, Japanese maple bonsai planted in shallow bowls should not overwinter in the open air, but frost-free and cool in the house or greenhouse. The location does not have to be bright, after all it is a deciduous tree species.
Tips
The actual winter hardiness of the plants, however, depends mainly on their location. The Japanese maple prefers a sunny to partially shaded spot, which should preferably be in a sheltered place - especially draft or wind does not get the tree at all.