ORANGES AND LEMONS JAPANESE MAPLE

ORANGES AND LEMONS JAPANESE MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Use fertile, well-drained garden soil with good organic matter.
• Slightly acidic to neutral soil is generally well suited to Japanese maple growth.
• Avoid areas where water remains consistently saturated around the roots.
• Organic mulch can help maintain more even soil moisture and temperature.
• Sun Exposure:
• Oranges and Lemons Japanese Maple performs well in sun to partial shade.
• Morning sun with afternoon protection can be beneficial in hotter climates.
• Filtered sunlight can help maintain attractive foliage during periods of intense summer heat.
• Provide adequate air circulation around the developing canopy.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Provide regular moisture while the tree establishes its root system.
• Water deeply during extended periods of summer heat or dry weather.
• Allow excess water to drain freely rather than keeping the soil continually saturated.
• Established trees may require less supplemental irrigation but benefit from watering during prolonged drought.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Rich, organically amended soil can provide many of the nutrients this Japanese maple needs.
• A balanced, slow-release fertilizer may be useful when soil fertility is low.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage overly vigorous growth.
• Consider a soil test before making significant fertilizer or pH adjustments.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Allow the naturally slender, upright form to develop with minimal pruning.
• Remove damaged, crossing, or poorly positioned branches as needed.
• Light structural pruning can help preserve an attractive branch framework.
• Refresh organic mulch periodically while keeping it away from direct contact with the trunk.

Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple

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Growing and Maintenance Tips for Acer

Maple Trees are easy to grow, and adapt well to most conditions.

• Plant large shade Maple Trees in full sun
• Plant Japanese Maple trees in morning shade or sun and evening shade
• Water daily until established, than as needed.
• Prefers moist, well draining soil.
• Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Acer Interesting Notes

Interesting Notes About ORANGES AND LEMONS JAPANESE MAPLE

• A Citrus-Inspired Name: The name Oranges and Lemons is a playful nod to its glowing autumn palette, when yellow foliage becomes accented with warm orange tones.
• A Dutch Connection: This selection is associated with Dutch plantsman Dick van der Maat, adding a European chapter to the story of this colorful Japanese maple.
• A Simple Leaf, Spectacular Season: The foliage is relatively small and uncomplicated in shape, allowing its changing colors rather than unusual leaf structure to take center stage.
• Green Before Gold: Its summer foliage is typically light green to lime green, creating a fresh backdrop that makes the arrival of autumn yellow and orange especially noticeable.
• A Vertical Garden Accent: Its slender, upright growth habit makes it particularly useful when a landscape needs a vertical element without the broad presence of a large shade tree.