How to choose a Japanese maple for your garden

Japanese Maples are a great addition to your garden area and you must thoroughly check & recheck before planting one. This article will be focusing on those factors that will help you in choosing the right kind of maple for your garden area,

-         Selecting based on your soil Analyze your Soil. Maples normally prefer acidic soil with high air content. The soil must have good drainage and should be very low in soluble salts and have a Ph between 5.5 and 6.5. The soil anchors and supports the tree while it grows in the container. Sand based soil is preferred so that your maple is able to develop fine fibrous roots that support the tree. -         Based on size you want Decide the size of maples you want to grow. Whether it’s going to be a bonsai or a full grown tree in the garden; choose them according to them. Even if you want a tree size Japanese maples make sure that the height of the tree is reachable so that you are able to prune them regularly. -         Sun exposure Japanese Maples prefer moderate morning and evening sunlight and cannot withstand high intensity sun exposure. If the place where you live is full with sunlight then its better to either plant them in shades or have them in containers. It will give you the same effect except that you have to keep the soil quality changing in the containers as it happens really. -         Select the dealer Check for the Japanese maples dealers in your area. These are the kind of plants that requires special attention and could only be grown by dealers that have a great reputation. Some of them get in alliance with local people to grow them and some of them have their own area where plantation is done under their supervision. It will also help you in assessing the prices each one them would be quoting. -         Color of the Japanese Maples If have any preferences for the color of the maples keep that in mind and ask your dealer because you might not get an idea about it when you are buying them. Also the color you choose will affect the look of you house and garden place. So make sure your Japanese maple color goes with them. -         Examine the trunk Look for a smooth, brown trunk that is wider at the bottom than it is at the top. Also check for lesions on them, it indicates that they have fungal disease.

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