Soft Maple

Soft Maple Care

Acer Saccharinum

Other names: Soft Maple, White Maple, Silverleaf Maple, River Maple

What is the plant

Very fast-growing. Leaves are green on top and silvery-white on the underside, shimmering and dancing in the breeze. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Because of a vigorous root system, plant 10' or more from sidewalks, drives, foundations, and sewer lines. Grows to 50' to 80'with spread 2/3 of height to wider than the tree is tall.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

max 9b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering young maple trees a dying maple that has put on only a few leaves this year. young trees require additional attention during their first two years after planting as they struggle to survive in their new environment. trees can lose 60 to 75 percent of their roots during the digging process at the nursery.
Pruning
Just remove dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Universal fertilizer is granular and mineral product intended for fertilization of all types of garden cultivations. Its balanced content is suitable both for fruit trees, fruit bushes, vegetables and ornamental plants. The even composition of individual elements makes the fertilizer universal.

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Sunlight
Semi-shade location.
Soil
Use a potting mix, which makes it safer for plants because it doesn't contain pathogens such as fungus or other diseases.
Temperature
The plant is heat tolerant

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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