How Do You Grow A Japanese Maple Tree In Canada?
The Japanese maple tree is a type of maple tree that has long, slender maple leaves that are green during the spring and summer but turn a brilliant red in the fall. The Japanese maple is a type of maple tree that is not native to Canada. The tree is used to milder temperatures, but can grow in Canada under certain conditions. Planting Japanese maples in Canada is easier than some people may believe and the tree is low maintenance after the first growing year. Select a growing site that is sheltered from the harsh north winds. Plan to plant the tree in late April to early May. Make sure your growing site has moist, well draining, fertile soil. The growing site should receive full sunlight in the morning and partial sunlight in the afternoon. Mix one part peat moss to three parts soil around a 6 foot by 6 foot area. Dig about 24 inches into the ground. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times larger than the tree root ball and about twice as deep. Untie the tree from the burlap sack around the roots and
