Common Name: Japanese Maple

 

Latin Name: Acer palmatum

 

Origin: Japan, China and Korea

 

Position:  Maples like to be in a morning sun, airy position they do not like hot full sun and to give full potential you need to give it a cold temperature in winter.

 

Watering: Watering is generally every day, twice a day if extreme summer temperatures are around. Maples prefer slightly acid pH levels

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Feeding: Maples need to be fed twice a year in spring and autumn. Avoid fertilizer with high nitrogen as it promotes large leaves and internodes.

 

Pests and Diseases:  Maples are quite hardy plants however they can be affected by aphid and may need a spray with insecticide.

 

Repotting:  Needs to be done every 2 years using a very well draining soil.