Chishio Improved Japanese Maple
$59.97
Chishio Improved Japanese Maple is a small multi-branched shrub-like tree with a wide range of foliage color throughout the year. Spring foliage emerges a brilliant pink-red with touches of salmon and bronze. Leaves turn to green for summer before showing off in fall with shades of red and orange. This tree does well in containers or planted in the ground, and makes an excellent bonsai candidate. Chishio Improved Japanese Maple will bring a stunning pop of color to any corner of the garden!
- Scientific Name: Acer palmatum ‘Chishio Improved’
- USDA Zone: 5 – 9
- Average Height: 10′
- Average Width: 4′
- Sun Exposure: Partial shade
Japanese Maple Planting/Care Instructions
Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Choose the right time of the year to plant according to your zone. When you receive your tree, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of the tree to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your tree. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Plant your maple with the root flare above the soil line.
Japanese maples planted in the ground generally do not need fertilizer. Container grown maples can use a bit of slow-release fertilizer. However, variegated cultivars should not be fertilized. Be sure to water your trees. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.
Young grafted trees will continue to have new growth on the rootstock for several years. If new buds or branches develop on the rootstock, remove them before they grow larger. If a larger branch develops, use sterile pruners to remove. Prune trees as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here.
Lastly, enjoy your Chishio Improved Japanese Maple and your time in the garden!
$1 discount on Slow Release Fertilizer with any purchase!!
