Outdoor



 

Japanese Maples must be kept outdoors, they like full sun but when it gets extremely hot, they prefer prefer semi-shade. They do not tolerate frost so it is a good idea to protect them in the very cold months. Japanese Maples do not like strong winds, the wind tends to scorch the leaves. Maples perform best in semi shade with ample protection from cold winds.





Watering



 

Do not allow the soil to dry out with a Japanese Maple, keep soil moist but not saturated. Slightly acidic water is beneficial, you can mix a teaspoon of vinegar into a watering can for once a year watering.





Re-Potting



 

Re-pot every one to three years when buds start to form in early spring.





Training



 

Trimming in mid-summer encourages plenty of new growth shooting from all internodes. For “two seasons” growth, defoliate then plant in mid summer allowing the whole tree to develop new leave, only do this to healthy trees. Younger shoots can be wired but older branches tend to be brittle and snap at the bases.