How Do You Prepare Red Maple Trees For Winter?
Red maple is quick growing tree free from most of the problems that are usually associated with them. It is a popular tree for landscaping because of its wide shape once mature, which produces abundant shade. Its foliage also has magnificent fall colors. Maple trees are found in many cold climates in North America, but you should make the proper preparations to ensure your maple tree is ready for winter. Maple trees can live up to 200 years, so preparing your red maple correctly will likely reward you with a strong, healthy tree for many years. Begin by planting a new red maple tree in mid-spring so it has a long growing season to establish itself and grow hardy for the winter. Water the red maple deeply and frequently, enough to provide 1 1/2 inches of water per week so the tree is at its healthiest heading into winter. Keep the area around the tree free from weeds so that the tree is getting all the nutrients from the soil. Fertilize the red maple once a month during the summer with
