How To Plant a Container Grown Japanese Maple Tree - Don't Make This Common Mistake 

First off, YAY YAY YAY that you are cancer free. I am happy to hear that. As you know, that phone call is awful. I appreciate you sharing your story. Thanks for being here friend.

Those are wise words indeed!

Thanks so much Jasmine.

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Thanks for your note. I think planting trees too deeply is a common problem. The other thing I see here is crazy amounts of mulch that are touching the tree trunk and piled so high. I cringe. All I can think is...that poor tree...

Yes, supervise. An elderly landscaper shared with me: 1. dig a $100.00 hole for a $5.00 tree. 2. Plant 'em high, they never die, plant 'em low, you never know. I'm so thankful when wisdom is passed along!

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Thank you. Great suggestions to remind everyone to remove the basket, burlap, and roping on a B&B tree. Those are the ones you need to really make sure you find that root flare. Thanks for watching the video.

I could NOT believe it when I finished digging that hole. And I had very little wiggle room to move that tree. Ugh! Thanks for watching.

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Thanks for checking out the video Jo-Ann.

I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thank you.

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Thanks for watching. That is an interesting observation. I am glad the video was helpful.

They are so pretty in the Autumn.

I think the Bloodgood is such a beautiful tree. My Mother-in-law had one which is where I saw it first hand.

I have my eye on a Japanese Bloodgood Maple tree for my east facing backyard. I’m in west Tx, zone 8a, and our spring has already been in the upper 80’s/lower 90’s which means our hot summer will probably be really hot this yr. I’m still going to plant this tree as I think it’s stunning, but am going to wait until the fall so it will face less struggles getting settled in.

Do you spray your Japanese Bloodgood with anything? I thought I heard you say that in another video.

​@@loricawley54 I live in Northern Colorado, so similar heat to Texas but colder in the winter. East side of the house will be lovely for the japanese maple, it'll provide it with some nice shade in the afternoon to alleviate the sun stress. Might need some extra water but I think you'll be just fine. Are your winters especially windy or dry? If so you might want to mulch the tree heavily and water it nicely during the winter, japanese maples like fairly consistent moisture even when they're dormant

@@zucchinibyday Our winters tend to be both windy and dry, but it will get regular irrigation even in the winter as we still have to water then bc we r so dry here. We rarely get rain (or snow) here at all, and west Tx is very desert like, HOT, and windy. I’m going to plant it in the part of the backyard that gets afternoon shade from the house bc our house faces west, and our front yard gets the brutal afternoon Tx sun. Our water and soil tend to be very alkaline bc we get so little rain so I may have to lower the pH for the tree to be truly happy, but I don’t mind doing that if it needs it. I already lower the alkalinity for some blueberries that I have planted so I’m used to amending to adjust our soil pH. I will also mulch around the base of it to help retain moisture and give the roots some added protection. I’ve had to do that already for two new crepe myrtles and two new Shumard Red oaks that we added to the garden last fall. Tysm for the advice! Appreciate it! 😊💞

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Thanks Peggy. I couldn't believe I managed to get the exact middle of that irrigation line. So funny!

@Garden Moxie My husband trained for a year on irrigation, installation, design, landscape. But, when I am digging and I feel that "plunge" my heart sinks! He's retired, but I know it's a quick fix versus a call to the repair company. 👍

Thanks so much for your note and for watching the video. I hope you miss all the roots. Those are so tough, aren't they? I hope it goes well for you. Good luck!

Thanks for watching. Happy gardening!

Thank you. The short hedge is boxwood.

Hi. I am not sure what zone you garden in. In my zone (Zone 6a), the important thing is to make sure that they are protected from cold winter winds and they can't be in a low lying area. Sunburn is definitely a concern in hot area especially if there is hot, drying winds. Keep them watered. You might want to water the leaves if it is getting super hot and the tree is out of the direct sun. I'm sorry I don't have more advice.

Hi and thanks for watching. You might want to give a local Arborist a call to get their opinion. I know it's important to untangle their roots if they are girdled. They can provide some expert advice. I don't want to misguide you. 💚

Thank you. It depends on which side of the wall. Sometimes it can be a bit shady and cool, but if you understand the growing conditions, you can choose a plant that suits that space. I use this Missouri Botanical Garden resource to search for plants based on specific growing conditions: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plantfinder/plantfindersearch.aspx

Thanks for watching. I put the extra soil back into my gardens. Clay is tough. I don't envy you there. The maples are Bloodgood. They're so pretty in the Autumn.

@@GardenMoxie I live in DFW and we have heavy clay soil and hot summers. I've planted several Japanese Maples and they are all doing fine. I do amend my soil now but in the past I planted straight in the ground. The heat is. definitely more of an issue than the soil. It took my Bloodgood about three years but its doing well now. I have a Seiryu that seems to love the heat.

It is hard to know why the edges are discoloring. If it was a container grown tree, you might want to gently use your hands to see if you can find the root flare. You definitely don't want that tree planted too deeply. Good luck!

Hi, Yes. It is the diameter of the pot.

Hi and thanks for watching the video. I would suggest you leave some space along the drip line of the trunk rather than have the grass growing right up against the trunk. It is difficult to trim the grass around the trunk without damaging the bark. If you are firmly packing the soil as you plant the tree to make sure the roots are in contact and the soil is firm and you are supporting the root ball, the tree shouldn't settle.

Good luck with the new trees!!

Me too and I planted a Japanese maple. 🤦🏽‍♀️

😂😂 me watching this about to plant mine , n thinking this could have been me😅

I am not sure about how they would do in your growing zone. I'd ask someone at a local garden center for recommendations. They always have great insight about the local growing conditions.

I am not certain without knowing the details. You might want to talk to an tree person in your area.

That's a bummer your tree died. They are beautiful trees in the landscape.

It is still close, but I moved it quite a bit away. It is hard to tell from the photo. That is NOT what I wanted, but I did the best I could. I would not recommend following my lead on this one.

Hello, It is best to use the native soil because that is the soil your tree will be growing its roots in. You need to look for the root flare always. Even if the tree comes in burlap. I would remove the burlap and arrange the roots so they are not wrapping around.

@@GardenMoxie AWESOME THANK YOU SO MUCH! I APPRECIATE YOUR REPLY BACK!

@@GardenMoxie Thank you for your time. That's exactly what I will do. Much appreciated. I will subscribe.

@@robertblevins4076 You're welcome. Good luck!

@@robertblevins4076 You're welcome. Happy gardening!

We are no longer using the irrigation system. And you are 100% correct. It is not ideal. I did manage to move the root ball away from the line, but if I wanted it to be done right, I would have removed the line. This is one of those terrible examples of "don't do what I do"....ha ha.

The variety is 'Bloodgood'.

@@GardenMoxieoh wow bloodgood, if only i had bigger garden :d they will go 5 meter easely and then slowly 10 meter (if all things perfect). I took skeeter's broom (dwarf witch stick found on bloodgood :D). Thanks for video. Wow you earth is dry, so light brown. It now rained 890mm/square meter (or liter/m²) in winter, so it's blackish grey. In summer it might become colour yours has.

@@Matti6950 The soil on my lot is quite sandy. Thanks for watching.

It depends. There are types of trees that are shallow rooted. I am guessing you have maples.

@@GardenMoxie yes they are all maples

@@ARTICFR0ST Maple roots do run close to the surface of the soil.

Thanks for the added tip.

No soil amendments. Here is a great article about tree planting. gardenprofessors.com/problems-with-planting-trees/

Isn't that awful? I agree. Although it is not as close as it looks in the video, you should not have anything interfering with the roots. I pulled the level of the hose higher and the tree is planted 8 inches away, but it is not ideal. That is the only place I could position the maple to ensure it gets enough sunlight and isn't under big trees in my backyard.