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Japanese Maples - first year care

11 years ago

Zone 7a - North Alabama

Hello and first real post in this section.

I normally keep most posts in the Cacti and Suculents forum, but it's that time of the year and I am slowly forming the landscape. This past fall I planted a Watnong weeping laceleaf, along with a Bloodgood (end of October). I'd like to know what fertilizer to use on these beauties, if I need to wait until next year to use fertilizer, or if only compost is recommended (if so then what kind). Also, what should the acidity be for proper growth and should any trace elements be used to enhance? Thanks and look forward to avoiding mistakes by heeding advice!

Joe

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magpiepix 5b/6a
11 years ago
I don't fertilize mine. I do know that if you fertilize you need to do it in the spring-- you don't want to push out a lot of late new growth, or it won't harden before winter.

I got this from Davidsan's page:

The two rules of thumb that most folks agree with are:
- Japanese maples like low nitrogen fertilizer
- Application should only be in early to mid-spring
- if you use a time release fertilizer make sure it is one that is gone before fall 3-6 months is best
You can read more about JM care here:

http://www.davidsansjapanesemaples.com/growing-tips/care-guide/
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