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</body></html>";s:4:"text";s:37113:"Protection from winter damage 3. Planted in the east-facing garden in front of our front porch, its leaves shown like stained-glass in the early-morning sun. Thanks for the kind words! after reading your post about pushing the japense maples uphill and the worry you will be on the downside of a falling pot, my husband has made me aware that it is much easier to pull uphill than push, try it, I think he may be right, just don’t let him know. I stored her in a windowless shed for the winter and only watered one time a month ago. EVen when mine were young, I had them in large pots (at first “plunged” inside a nursery pot into the large container, and later planted). Hi, Michael. I am thinking it will like an colder spot than that to go dormant — when you say unheated, do you mean it gets to 50 or more like 20, which the plant will want (and can go even a bit colder)? The Age of the tree. They are technically hardy in Zones 5 or so to 8ish, and Zone 8 (the warm end) typically gets down to a minimum of 10 or 20 in winter…so I’d be disinclined to try to store it in a spot where it wasn’t, say, at least freezing (30ish) all winter. Sorry not to have first-hand advice. Receiving your Japanese maple tree 1. Indoor growing poses several challenges, especially when you're growing a tree. You can grow them again next year if you keep them from freezing all winter (like in the dark basement, just in their pots but basically dry and dormant). Upon cleaning out my window boxes a few ays ago, I found several sweet potato tubers at the roots of the sweet potato vines that were planted in the boxes. What is the best way to care for it over the winter--keep it indoors or keep it outdoors in a protected area? However, this spring, a big wind knocked the larger one out of the ground, so I replanted him, soaked him, and staked him. Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are cultivated as landscape plants across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant … Keep the soil moderately moist until returning the maple outdoors in the spring. I have a question about JM seedlings. I am in zone 5 central MA. Most feeder roots are within twelve to eighteen inches of the surface for well established older trees. There is a variety of redbud that is kind of sensitive, but now you have given me the idea of trying it in a big pot. So on both counts, I say don’t eat them. I have several larger potted plants and trees i usually bury in my garden box for the winter. ‘NATURE’S BEST HOPE’ is the title of University of Delaware professor Doug Tallamy’s new book, and the subtitle reads like this: “A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard.” In other words, you and I are nature’s best hope. Japanese lace leaf maple trees (Acer palmatum var.) But the idea of moving such a small seedling now, before the hardest weather, seems harsh. With origins in eastern Asia, two species of slow-growing deciduous trees are commonly called Japanese maples -- Acer palmatum and Acer japonicum. What concerns should I have with winterizing this plant? I’ve overwintered a couple of plants, but it seems the freezing/thawing cycle is tough on the terra cotta pots. I accidentally killed the original Japanese maple that was in this spot – smothered the roots – then failed to keep the subsequent lacy leaf one sufficiently watered. Tighten the rope, pushing the branches close together. Thanks for the great post. I will certainly meet my end someday under one of these big pots, when I am manning the downhill side of this hauling operation. Margaret's weekly public-radio show, from Robin Hood Radio in Sharon, CT, the smallest NPR station in the nation. Also, excessive watering doesn’t do any favours to your potted Japanese maple tree, either, as this type of acer plant doesn’t thrive in waterlogged soils. Bare-root tree without leaves 3. Any other options for my plant? Japanese maples are rated for zone 5b. It looks happy. 2. I just planted a crimson queen japanese maple in a raised bed. I’m hoping it will be as happy there as yours are! The new garden shed we plan to build come spring will make a fine winter home for our new beauties. Japanese Maples - Care Planting Maples Planting Maples In The Ground. My question is, should I bring her into my attached garage (small windows for morning sun)? Hi, I got a 30 inch tall Japanese Maple at Kroger of all places. Japanese maples are grown in U.S. He seemed to be struggling for a few months, so I started to layer on rotted manure every month or so, then mulch, then a good watering every week or two. Winter care for potted Japanese Maples. It has been dry, so I have been watering it until it goes dormant. I’ve felt like this just-slipped-by spring was.. In very big weatherproof pots in a warmer Zone it would be easier on them. So if you intend to cover your Japanese maples for the winter, keep this in mind. It’s not that hard to start growing Japanese maples in containers. Hi, Michael Since they are deciduous trees from temperate regions, they will drop their leaves when the daylength signals them to, no (typically in fall)? Tips For Winterizing Japanese Maple Trees As winter approaches your maples are losing their leaves, going dormant and preparing for winter. How do you keep 20 or 30 jm (6 inch in 20 oz pots) happy in Northeast Pennsylvania . Wild Japanese maples are medium-sized trees that put on a colorful autumn display of bright crimson and yellow leaves. Additionally, Crimson Queen is one of those sought-after plants that will grow und… Hi, Jina. My picks of garden gear, books, and mulch, mulch more, all things I use myself. ... Is the winter temperature in your area ok for potted trees? No supplemental light required. Is ther anything I vcay do ? Of course, planting a Japanese Maple in a pot on wheels, you could move it during the day from place to place to find shade, which would seem to me to be not worth it. Have hard clay here in zone 5 southeastern Ohio that’s why I chose a raised bed. The Japanese maple is a deciduous tree which will lose its leaves when the ground temperature drops below 45-50 degrees F. When planted in the ground, an extra layer of mulch can provide protection against the colder winters but a potted Acer should be taken inside for protection. Hi, Lorraine. Hi Margaret! Extend the mulch spread 2 to 3 feet beyond the drip line, (the tree’s outermost branch). Winter Protection for Japanese Maples. As the name implies, Japanese maples are native to Japan where they grow in abundance in the forests of this island country. As winter approaches your maples are losing their leaves, going dormant and preparing for winter. Typically maples can handle down to -15° F without much trouble, but when Japanese maples are young they may need some protection. Is there a problem with attempting to maintain the conditions that they might experience in, say Seattle, for example, but keeping them in a garage (at around 50 degrees), with a plant light source cycling at the sunlight times of Seattle, watering less frequently, and then bringing them back to my indoor setting (in which they have done well)? Welcome, Star. Most Japanese maples are at least Zone 6 hardy (with a decent number that technically survive in Zone 5, where I am, but can get a little ragtag in the process, so you see them listed as Zones 5-9, but I prefer to protect them; a neighbor of mine grows them outside in a protected area of his garden). My barn has windows that let in a little light, but that’s not needed, or even wanted; darkness is perfectly fine for dormant things, and late in the winter or early in spring, too much light will just make them want to awaken faster than you desire. Yes, there is sunlight outside on some winter days in the cool regions, but less than in active growing season, and less intensity, so I’d just skip the plant light while the things rest and keep them as cool as possible to insure that they do in fact rest and don’t awaken too early. Potted tree without leaves 2. I was planning to keep it indoors as its about 7ft tall. Typically maples can handle down to -15° F without much trouble, but when Japanese maples are young they may need some protection. In the United States, gardeners can enjoy growing Japanese maples in their own gardens mainly in growing zones 5-9. Many of the Japanese maples hold their leaves after the leaves fade for a little or a long while. Smaller ones are still struggling to grow new stems, but made it thru the summer temps. A good snow cover will insulate the soil similar to a mulch. Crimson Queen Japanese maple trees are commonly used for landscaping purposes, not only because of the beautiful leaves, but also because it's smaller than most maples. Hi, I have my new jm in a cedar pot inside my unheated bedroom. I keep the pots inside as long as I can—sometimes right up until the end of April—and I don’t move them into their season-long spots (which are far from any easy cover, should nights get frosty) until the weather really settles. Kisco . I have two hardy JM’s planted in the ground on a west facing hill. When it comes to growing Japanese maple trees in containers there is very little scientific research on the subject, however we can learn a lot by studying the methods used in bonsai. How best to water A Japanese Maple Tree Watering is crutial to Japanese Maple Trees. They get full sun all day. Sounds like the pot is big enough to accommodate it for winter there (I think you are Zone 7). Doug Tallamy’s 2007 book, “Bringing Nature Home,” has been for many of us a wake-up call into the entire subject of the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife, and now with more than a decade of additional research insights, he goes further. Potted tree with leaves 4. I don’t believe it is getting enought sun and needs to be moved. Any other tips for raised bed would be helpful. If they defrost a bit in the winter momentarily, it’s fine, because they aren’t all soggy from melting snow/ice so they don’t heave from the extra moisture freezing up. Thank you. 6) Leave potted maples outside until the temperature regularly drops to below 30° F, then protect by bringing them inside to a cold garage or under a porch close to the house. If any maples leaf out before the spring, put them under a grow light; but be careful when transferring them back outside because the leaves have to be eased into full-strength sun and weather. Meaning they will be dormant and need no light (no foliage to photosynthesize) during their “winter’ rest period. Otherwise I think if it’s well-anchored and not going to do any harm it might help! Similar to what you do with your potted JMs? The horticultural techniques used in the art of bonsai can be applied to growing Japanese maple trees in … I have a question or two about wintering Japanese Maples in Anchorage, Alaska. Do I make a tee-pee below the branches and then just constantly brush the snow off?  Since your trees are small, it would be best to use a stake to help support the burlap. Avoid bulbous, rounded pots because when the time does come for re-potting the only way to remove your Japanese Maple will be by breaking the container. We say our prayers, then wheel them one by one over my hilly garden, down to the unheated barn. If you have container plants, winter protection for Japanese maple can be as simple as moving the containers into the garage or porch when icy weather or a heavy snowfall is expected. Good luck and our good wishes if you decide to do it! It requires a “winter” of dormancy so the house is not the place for it, I’m afraid. in front of the house. I read it voraciously several times. Can I leave them on my deck for the winter? The answer is yes. Winterizing your trees in cold climates can help ensure your treeâs survival through a harsh winter as well as help your tree get off to a great start in the spring. I have had some of the big terra cotta for more than 15 years — the only casualties have been when they fell off the hand cart on the downhill ride! I think placing it in the garage may still be too cold. 1. Still covered in leaves so still out in the yard, but the forecast is for a big change in the weather this week, so it might be almost time for the move…. Overwinter potted Japanese maples in a protected spot after foliage drops in the fall. Welcome! Welcome, Deegrub. 'horticultural how-to and woo-woo' | margaret roach, head gardener. Hi, Connie. Very helpful…and tempts me to want to go buy some more! What type of soil medium should I use? Thanks! It includes a rich variety of deciduous shrubs or small trees with graceful habits, elegantly cut leaves and extraordinarily colorful foliage, particularly in the fall when the leaves warm up to dazzling shades of golden-yellow, red-purple and bronze, before shedding to the ground. I check them every so often in winter to make sure they are not totally dry to the point where it might hurt the tree, and perhaps water once after the new year and again just before spring (mine are in very big pots and in a freezing barn, though). I typically push (to help keep the pot on the cart and offer more oomph) and my helper pulls (from the uphill side). As the cold temperatures come around, I plan to take this plant in my house. Jina. I’ve put a Korean Lilac in a big wooden tub, where it has thrived the last three years in a semi-sunny, protected spot, ignored by the deer that rampage in Ulster county. 3) Water heavily just prior to freeze-up. If autumn rains have been insufficient, give your plants a deep soaking to supply water to the entire root system before the ground freezes. Deep soaking will help to guard against water loss in winter. In late fall, my son “plants” his small JM bonsai trees in the garden and puts an upside down bucket on them when the snow, icy rains start. Press Esc to cancel. If you want to growing Japanese maples in the ground in a cold zone, site them where the winter sun isn’t strong, and where the wind won’t whip them. As for the soil I am guessing you need a bigger pot, is that what you are saying? Therefore, the Crimsone Queen will fit into tighter spaces than other types of maple trees. That’s when my Japanese maples will go back into hiding for the winter, to protect their tender twigs and beautiful bark from winter winds and ice and sunburn (and mice and voles and who knows what else rampages around outside here on the coldest days). Mine were never 6″ seedlings in the years I have had them, though — I started a little bigger, maybe 18″ or so, so they were in gallon pots I think — again, which I plunged in a big pot for awhile). It’s the most common question I am asked during garden tours here in spring and summer: What do you do with all those huge pots of Japanese maples come winter? Technically, yes, but they are not as nice tasting as the ones cultivated for eating. And during this time do I still need to water it? Japanese maples are a beautiful tree that are cold hardy down to zone 5b if grown in the ground. It was moved inside when the first freezing . It was a seedling I snagged from my sister’s garden in Mt. Zones for hardiness 3. Place the mulch 6 inches away from the trunk. I’m in 5A and my Japanese maple is in the ground in front of my dining room window. I can put her on a dolly and wheel her in and out weather permitting. Timing (when to transplant) Location, Location, Location 1. P.S. Your email address will not be published. I don’t know zones, but am in the Roanoke Virginia area. Planting near buildings helps stabilize temps â but look out for snow drop from roofs! I’m not sure what other info to give. Hi, Kevin. How to Dig Up Japanese Maple Seedlings. By insulating the pot and, in very cold climates, adding a little extra heat, your potted Japanese maple should survive the winter and be ready for placement outside in the spring. Experts refer to the condition as leaf scorch. Tie one end of a rope around the base of the tree and encircle the crown of the tree with the rope from the bottom up, reaching as high as possible. a world of unusual japanese maples, ginkgoes, and metasequoias, with tim nichols, japanese maples and other choice acer, with adam wheeler of broken arrow, week 13: a season of container-gardening improvs, my ‘secret’ to overwintering japanese maples, lively discussion about Japanese maple hardiness. No water is offered in the coldest months, when the soil and the trees inside the building are mostly frozen, but I start checking around February, once the slightly longer days are starting to nudge plants to awaken, when they may need a little—especially in March and April. So depending on the temp and pot size and other conditions you may water very occasionally I guess, yes. In April 2017 I planted a JM in a pot to replace the dead one in the ground from the year before. I forgot to say I live in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. As a rule, container-grown plants loose one zone of hardiness so container-grown Japanese maples are really rated for zone 6b. I was planning to take them out and wrap them up and put in an unheated shed but after reading all these posts, I’m no sure what to do. I stash mine in the barn (but they are in very big pots that insulate the roots, which your does not sound like it is). Successfully transplanting a Japanese maple trees is based on a several factors. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Or mulch and wait till spring to add soil? Do you think it would be ok to but it in the basement with no light for the winter months once it goes dormant? Planting in early autumn allows the roots to somewhat spread into the surrounding soil before it becomes dormant during winter. As far as the pots on the deck, I don’t know what Zone you are in or what size the pots are. Some gardeners root-prune lightly every couple or few years when potting up gradually to a larger container, to tell the tree to stay small–almost as if making bonsai. The leaves have dried up, but not fallen off. I can’t see from here what level relative tot he pot the base of your tree is at, so I can’t say where to add what. Planting Maples can be done either in spring or early autumn. Our actions count, and they add up to counteract a fragmented landscape and other challenges to the survival of so many critically important native creatures and the greater environment we all share. Do I unpot it and add soil at the bottom? Since they are tiny, maybe 6″ tall, I have them each in a smaller plastic pot that I “planted” in a larger wine barrel pot. He seems to have new leaf growth, but I’m wondering, should I keep him staked this winter, too? But I’ve learned my lesson and am on year 2 with the current resident. Also, you can’t really erect something unsturdy that will inadvertently catch the snow and ice because then the whole “protection” device could just collapse onto the plant — like a burlap cover overhead would do. 5. (He gets the big buckets at the paint store). Our big potted plants get wrapped — lots of sheets of newspaper inserted flat into big plastic bags until the package is about 2″ thick. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Bare-root tree with leaves 2. Since it’s above ground level it will have more root exposure in winter than when in the ground (making it a little less hardy, I expect) plus depending on the scale and stability of the mound, hmmm…where will the upper roots go in a sideways direction, and will there be erosion of the mound, leaving the plant’s roots high and dry? Protection, Protection, Protection 1. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE FREE: WHAT TO EVEN SAY about a nursery that offers more than 1,200 cultivars of Japanese maple, but it’s true: brothers Tim and Matt Nichols do,.. After all, when you install a plant in a hardiness zone to which it is not suited, you are only asking for trouble. My first raised bed and Japanese maple. At the time I planted it, I only used one bag of potting soil . Winter Time Hours - Next Ship Day December 14th! I have a 4 ft Japanese maple tree (the green, lace-leaf variety) in a 5 gallon pot, and I’m wondering how to best take care of it indoors. The seedlings are only about 6″ tall and 6 mos old. Pushing them as far as Zone 3-4 seems like a big stretch. Hi Margaret Enjoyed your talk at Tower Hill and your book. To properly wrap your tree begin by preparing the smaller branches and twigs before they freeze and become brittle and prone to breakage. This won’t harm your tree. @LarryM: The biggest ones are fiberglass, though some pretty big ones (thigh-high) are terra cotta. 1) Choose sites out of the wind as much as possible. 1. Wait till early spring, pot it up in an appropriate container and give it some love (then tuck that pot into a bigger one of potting soil or peat or mulch for the winter, as I say — you cannot overwinter very small pots up our way, even in the garage!). If a tree is planted correctly it will grow twice as fast and live at least twice as long as one that is incorrectly planted. So far, so good. Acer pseudoplatanus Prince Camille de Rohan, Dwarf Japanese Maples - Great for Containers and Small Areas. Most Japanese Maple trees are sold in pots which can be used for five years or so before the tree needs to be re-potted. 3. Here are some tips to consider for winterizing your maple if you live where there are particularly severe winter conditions. Should I wait till March before it leafs out. The key is that they cannot get rained on and snowed on and then melt and freeze up and melt (freeze and thaw), another reason I put them inside. Thanks so very much. I loved how they look together, so I planted them side by side with juniper underneath. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Inadequate soil preparation and improper planting are two frequent causes of plant failure. The tree is about 2-3 feet tall. Remember than a plant in a pot (meaning without insulation for its roots from the earth) is a zone and a half or thereabouts more vulnerable to winter effects. Using a tray or Surface Saver under your pots will protect your … I’ve been wanting a JM for years and finally bought 2 little seedlings this spring. I know to put protection around the base, and then mulch, mulch, mulch – I bought stakes and burlap – but it is a pagoda style – how do I keep the branches from snapping off? Your next concern should be branches that intertwine or cross since … Any tips for keeping the pots from cracking? Protecting a Japanese maple from winter damage begins before you even purchase the tree. The size of the tree to be transplanted. Welcome, JMA, and thanks for the good tips on the other way to keep them tucked in safely, without moving them as I do. Move the plant to an unheated garage or basement where temperatures remain above freezing (an attached garage works great). There can be the tendency to overwater your maples in the winter and this can lead to root rot problems. zone 3-4? Water only when they are almost completely dry. The maple I planted outside is sort of the ‘favored’ plant of the garden…surviving and plodding along. Special care during winter As with most Bonsai techniques, determining the optimal care for your trees in winter will depend on where you live and the tree species you have. Make the mulch ring with dead leaves, bark, wood chips or compost. This keeps freeze damage to a minimum. To start one or more potted Japanese maples, you need a large container, good potting soil and a partially sunny location for it. I have a seedling Japanese Maple about 7 inches tall. Storing the tree in an un-heated garage or shed is the best option. thanks lorraine. Alternatively, slip a burlap sack over the roped crown. Maybe you made a really, really big mound to accommodate the eventual root system of the mature plant. Growing Japanese maples indoors means solving the problem of their natural size while addressing their seasonal requirements. I just checked on her and she has buds. Thanks! Fasten them together with duck tape vertically, then wrap the tape horizontally at two or three points so the wrap hugs the pot. I live in zone 3 and just got a emperor 1 JM. Cover the Japanese maple with a sheet of burlap from the top down. Snow falling in the colder climates can both protect and endanger plants. This year I added a peony down there, too. When do you suggest I remove the stake? I have succeeded with pushing things a half-zone or a zone, but remember: their roots will still be out in the cold, so to speak, even inside the garage — so you can still kill them, even out of the wind and ice. ... hoop houses so high is because throughout the growing season they have to be able to walk under those hoops as they care for their plants. As long as I have a hefty amount of ground cover (about 6″ around it plus, right now, about 8″ of snow) it does seem to do well without water, as you suggest. Thanks for the input. Is it OK to water when the soil has dried?…which seems to be about a month or so. So whatever you do, you want them to have soil volume or some other insulation around their roots — not just sitting in a shed in a little container. These temperate plants need an annual winter dormancy with cold temperatures to grow well. If your trees are in more exposed locations, wrap every year. If it’s that small, the pot you’d put it in would be very small, too, and wouldn’t provide enough insulation to the root system in the garage over the winter, so you’d have to “plant” that pot in a much bigger one foir extra protection.  You can minimize weather problems by picking a good planting site with stable temperatures. I host a public-radio podcast; I also lecture, plus hold tours at my 2.3-acre Hudson Valley (NY) Zone 5B garden, and always say no to chemicals and yes to great plants. Margaret…thank so much. They are dwarf maples that state they are hearty to zone 5 and I’m in zone 5b. I also have lacy leave varietyon the ground but leaves gets scorched every summer . Protection from sun damage 2. When to Plant a Potted Lace Leaf Japanese Maple. Do you suggest I pot it up and move it to the unheated shed then keep it in the pot for the summer in a sunnier location? What we need is for your husband to come over here and help us. The only reason to remove the stake would be if more wind/weather might buffet it and make it rub/slap/bang against the tree and do more damage. Before choosing the best way to winterize your potted evergreen or fruit tree, consider this. Container growing 1. I bet you could apply the same tactic to that. Hello – I have a newly planted Japanese maple – I live in zone 5a. If you want to growing Japanese maples in the ground in a cold zone, site them where the winter sun isn’t strong, and where the wind won’t whip them. Hi, ECM. Thanks! I know I need to protect it – but how?!? I’m asking how do i add another bag and mulch? Should I do something to keep the cold from killing it or is it just as happy in a pot as in the ground? Cut Intertwining Branches. Here’s the rub: they’ve been in situ for 3 summers. I think brushing at it too much when the delicate twigs are frozen and maybe covered in ice is an invitation to snapping things. Hi, AC. It is in the pot, growing outside. Learn how to plant and care for Japeanse maples. maybe a heavy layer of mulch? 1. NOT YET, BUT SOON. So they are trying to take hold. 5) Wrap Japanese maples with burlap (if you experience heavy snows or prevailing winter winds) for at least the first three years. No light is needed when the tree is dormant. Protection from critters 4. 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