JAPANESE MAPLES

Q. I want to grow some of the lovely autumn coloured Japanese maples. What conditions do they like?

A. Japanese maples enjoy a moist soil, which is acid to neutral. They do not grow very well under alkaline conditions. They also require plenty of moisture. To ensure good quality foliage and a long lasting display of autumn colour provide as much protection from the wind as possible especially with our sea air, which can damage the leaves. Always purchase plants that have been grown in containers.

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