Maple Trees

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Striking, colorful fall foliage. Maple Trees have vibrant hues of fiery red, electric orange, and calming yellow. Known best for its tasty syrups, building furniture and much more, the Maple Tree is the perfect option for a guaranteed showstopper during the fall. From Sugar Maples to Japanese Maples , the maple tree is the ideal way to add blazing fall color to your landscape. Learn more about maple trees and different species below: Where do Maple Trees Grow? You should plant your Maple Tree in an area that gets full to partial sun. We suggest that you plant in an area that gets 3 to 6 hours of sun daily, preferably in the morning or early afternoon when the sun isn’t too harsh. And as always, well-drained soil is ideal for your Maple Trees. How and When to Plant Maple Trees Dig a planting hole for your maple that is three to four times the width of your tree’s root ball and equal depth. Remove your maple from its container and ensure root moisture. Place your tree in the planting hole, keeping the top of the root ball even with the ground. Spread the roots out evenly and surround them with dirt to avoid air pockets, which can dry out the roots of your tree. Fill a small amount of the soil into the hole to maintain the tree’s upright position, and water thoroughly. Once the water has absorbed into the root ball and surrounding soil, fill the remaining soil into the planting hole. Pack firmly and water a second time. Generally, we recommend planting in the early spring or fall. But both seasons are fine, as long as there's no threat of frost to freeze the ground. How to Prune Maple Trees Pruning your Maple Tree is very important. Because this tree grows so tall, dead branches can be a safety hazard to all. Make sure to prune your tree during the winter, when the tree is dormant because it will promote new growth. Make your cuts at a 45-degree angle using clean, sterilized pruning shears. And ensure you remove competing branches as well as weaker branches. Sunlight s