Northwind Maple Information Tips On Growing Northwind Maples

How can I make my maple tree grow faster?
What do maple trees need to grow?
What is the best fertilizer for Japanese maple trees?
Why are branches dying on my Japanese maple?
How far should you plant a maple tree from your house?
How do I know if my maple tree is dying?
Do maple trees need a lot of water?
What is special about maple trees?
How long does it take to grow a maple tree?
Are coffee grounds good for Japanese maple?
Can I use Miracle Grow on Japanese maple?
Is cow manure good for Japanese Maples?

How can I make my maple tree grow faster?

What Can Make Maple Trees Grow Faster?

Soil. Maple trees prefer different types of soil, depending on the species you're growing. ...
Fertilizer. Providing your maple tree with adequate fertilizer reduces environmental stress and encourages vigorous growth. ...
Mulch. ...
Mycorrhizae.

What do maple trees need to grow?

Maple trees need moist soil. Some species of maple even thrive in very wet soil in damp forests and river flood plains. If you can't plant your maple trees in a shaded, damp area, you'll need to frequently water them to maintain tree and soil health.

What is the best fertilizer for Japanese maple trees?

I recommend using a slow or controlled release type fertilizer. Commercially known as Polyon or Osmocote, these are the most common and both work very well on Japanese maples. We use both successfully in our Japanese maple production.

Why are branches dying on my Japanese maple?

Japanese maples hate “wet feet,” so a combination of poor drainage and rain like we had in May can encourage a soil-borne fungal disease called phytophthora. This disease can kill trees branch by branch.

How far should you plant a maple tree from your house?

A maple or similarly large tree should not be planted 10 feet from a home. Even doing so for shade means the tree should be planted 20 or more feet from the structure. Planting 10 feet away means the limbs will most certainly be in a constant struggle with the house side.

How do I know if my maple tree is dying?

Foliage on Maple Tree Branches Dying

Anytime the foliage becomes distorted, wilted or discolored during a growing season, or during any season if the maple is evergreen, those are signs the maple is unhealthy. Common symptoms include: Yellowing or browning of leaves. Curling of leaves.

Do maple trees need a lot of water?

Maple trees require around 11 gallons of water a week to stay healthy. Keep an eye out for wilting or leaf scorch (leaves browning and/or curling up), as this is a sign of drought stress.

What is special about maple trees?

Maple tree has brown bark that is smooth in young plants and rough in older plants. Dense and fibrous root system prevents growth of the nearby plants. Leaves are divided in 3 to 9 lobes. They are oppositely arranged on the branches.

How long does it take to grow a maple tree?

Some trees are slow growers (20-30 years to reach full size) and some are fast (10-15 years). The good news is that red maples grow at medium speed; in the tree world, this equals about 12-18 inches of height a year.

Are coffee grounds good for Japanese maple?

Soil and water are the two most important factors for maintaining healthy Japanese maples. ... So maintain a humus-rich soil by applying coffee grounds. Coffee grounds are free at Starbucks. For a 4-foot-tall Japanese maple, I recommend applying 4 pounds of coffee grounds per tree per season.

Can I use Miracle Grow on Japanese maple?

It's good to use Miracle Grow Organic Granular food on Japanese maple tree. It'll add the much-needed nutrients, improve the soil, and help your maple to grow healthy.

Is cow manure good for Japanese Maples?

Keep in mind, Millorganite is good for your ornamental plants but not your vegetable garden because it's made from sewage sludge. When installing new plants, especially Japanese maples, mix some rotted (bagged) cow manure with the soil as you back fill around the plants.