How Do You Grow A Japanese Red Maple Tree?
The Japanese red maple is a small tree with showy red leaves and dark brown bark. This maple is fairly short, reaching no more than 20 feet in height, and grows well in full sun or part shade environments. Since the Japanese red maple grows well in a variety of soils, including the challenging clay and sand, it’s a wise choice for many home landscapers. The Japanese red maple can be grown throughout most of the United States but does not fare well in excessively hot or cold climates. Purchase a Japanese red maple sapling from your local nursery. Consider where you’d like to plant your maple sapling. Since it grows well in many types of soils and can live in sun or part shade, locate the tree someplace where its roots won’t compete with other trees’ roots. Dig a hole in the soil that is twice as large as your maple sapling’s root ball. Remove the tree from the plastic container and rub its root ball with your fingers to loosen the roots. Place the tree in the hole and cover it over with
