How to Grow Maple Tree from a Plant
How to grow maple tree from a plant does require some basic tree planting knowledge. The location for the maple tree should be where there is a full sun, plenty of room and good the drainage of the soil naturally, if the soil is not naturally draining then preparation of the soil is necessary. Adding sand and compost mixture to the natural soil will improve the quality and the drainage of the soil.
How to test, and to be sure of the drainage.
You can test the ground by digging a hole at the site where you plan to plant a maple tree. If it is a lawn covered area, cut the perimeter of the area to be dug with a spade (e.g. 60cm diameter), remove the lawn in a thick slab of about 10cm to 15 cm thick, shift it to the side, so that the lawn won’t get damaged.
Start digging the hole to a depth of about 40cm deep. After the hole is dug out, fill it water, and watch how long it takes for the water to drain, but be very careful if there are young babies or children in the area, not advised to do this if there are.
Maple tree plants require a healthy dose of nutrients from the soil, particularly when the young plant is growing up. Taking into consideration the location for the maple tree plant, and the preparation of the soil when digging the hole, to ensure healthy root growth and expansion is very important.
When to Plant a maple Tree?
Planting a maple tree into the ground should be done in the beginning of the autumn season, the thing to keep in mind is that the tree needs sufficient time for the roots to get a hold and grow in the new soil environment.
During the fall season the maple tree will grow roots instead of leaves. This should be far enough in advance before the cold winter sets in with sub zero temperatures.
Variation does happen in the change of seasons (early winter, or late winter, etc) , so if not familiar with your environment and the seasons, then ask a local gardener or a local garden centre for advice.
Fertilizing the soil other than using compost mixture in the fill mix is not recommended for the root growth, it is recommended during the spring and summer season for leaf and trunk growth of the maple tree plant.
So allow the maple tree plant to grow its own root system if planting during the autumn season for the roots to take hold in the ground naturally.