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Japanese maple care. Japanese maples are very adaptable trees. But planting them properly is critical to ensure your tree will thrive for years to come. The above illustration details how to best plant a tree, especially in the presence of clay or poor drainage. We recommend planting on a slight mound as shown above to ensure water drains away from the trunk of the tree. A layer of mulch on the surface is very beneficial to retain moisture, however be cautious about piling mulch or soil against the trunk as this can cause the trunk to rot. This is one of the leading causes of death for trees in the landscape. In some cases it may be helpful to amend the fill soil with pine bark mulch, though it is typically best to fill primarily with your native soil.  Avoid filling with potting soil or peat moss as this typically retains too much moisture. 

Most the trees we sell are grown in Root Pouch fabric pots. We feel these pots produce a superior root system. When planting simply cut the pot with scissors or a knife from the top to the bottom then peal it off the root ball. I like to do this over the planting hole. Then I simply mix in any of the potting soil that fell off the root ball into the native soil. 

Ensuring your tree is watered properly is important to get your tree off to a good start. For the first year and, often the second, your tree will depend on you to help ensure it’s properly watered while its roots become established. Once established supplemental water may only be needed in drought conditions. When growing in pots your tree will likely always be dependent on you to provide regular watering. Japanese maple do not like wet, soggy conditions. Evenly moist, well drained soil is preferred. Water when the soil has become dry 1-2” deep. An easy way to water a newly planted tree is to place a garden hose near the base of the tree. Then turn it on just enough to have a steady trickle and let it soak for 15-30 minutes. This helps the water penetrate the surface and water the entire rootball. 

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