What happens if Japanese maple gets too much sun?
Leaf scorch manifests as brown, crispy edges on leaves, while sunburn causes faded or bleached colors. Overall, too much sun can stress the tree, resulting in weak growth and potential leaf drop. Keeping an eye on these symptoms is crucial for maintaining the health of your Laceleaf Japanese Maple. Japanese maples are quite fragile and don’t handle stress very well. Environmental stresses, such as a late freeze, long periods of dry weather, or a heatwave, can all impact your tree negatively.Unfortunately, many Japanese maples are less tolerant of full sun, developing leaf burn in the summer heat. But if you choose the right variety, amend the soil properly, and give it proper care after planting, you can enjoy the beauty of a Japanese maple in full sun even in the Triad.Watering is crucial for Japanese Maples during summer. These trees prefer consistently moist soil but can suffer from overwatering. Water frequency can vary greatly by climate and situation. Aim to water deeply up to 3 times per week for newly planted trees and no more than once per week for established trees.
Where not to plant Japanese maple?
These trees thrive in any well-drained, consistently moist soil—except highly alkaline soil. Before planting, work some compost into the soil around the tree to give it plenty of nutrients, and add compost occasionally during spring and early summer. Japanese maples are heavy feeders, especially when young. Japanese maples are ideal plants for growing in containers. Plant in a John Innes No. Keep the compost moist, but not soaking wet, and feed in spring and early summer with a slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed.