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- Ball maple in winter - tips for protective measures
- Protect against frost and moisture in the first winter - that's how it works
- Keep shading nets ready - more important in winter than in summer
- Water with frost
- Tips
Older ballahorns do not need winter protection
Ball maple in winter - tips for protective measures
The native maple tree was the inspiration for the refinement of the maple. A robust hardiness is the Acer platanoides Globosum thus placed in the floral cradle. Nevertheless, winter protection is recommended under certain conditions. This guide explains when and how the protective measures work.
Protect against frost and moisture in the first winter - that's how it works
Proportional to the degree of rooting, a stable hardiness builds up on the young maple. Under normal conditions, this process is largely completed by the end of the second year. In the first year it is therefore recommended to protect the tree from freezing cold and wintry persistent. How to do it right:
The protective layer is removed as soon as the thermometer exceeds the freezing point for several days. Otherwise, condensation could form, increasing the risk of fungal infection.
Keep shading nets ready - more important in winter than in summer
If the winter comes with a combination of freezing cold and bright sunshine, then a shading net should be at hand. Under the influence of fluctuating temperatures there is a risk of frost cracks in the bark. Cover the crown with a breathable net. Shadow the trunk using reed mats or garden fleece. If you need to go fast, just put wooden boards in front of the maple.
Water with frost
A maple tree suffers damage due to drought stress more often in winter than during summer time. The predominantly flat spreading of roots in the frozen soil prevents access to the water faster than deep-rooted trees. If there is no snow and rain for a long time, the water reserves in the cableways are quickly exhausted in sunny winter weather. Pour a maple in dry winter weather regularly on frost-free days.
Tips
In the bucket a maple is vulnerable to frost every winter. Wrap the pot with winter fleece or coconut mats and place the jar on a wooden block. Please do not forget to occasionally water the tree on frost-free days so that the root ball does not dry out.