Douglas Maple

Douglas Maple should be watered regularly and deeply to promote healthy root growth. During its first year of growth, it should be watered every 7-10 days. Once the tree is established, it can be watered every 14-21 days, depending on the weather and soil type. During periods of drought, you should water more frequently. The amount of water necessary will vary according to the size of the tree and the soil type. A deep underwatering with a soaker hose or drip irrigation system is best, but you can also try manually watering near the base of the tree. You should stop watering when the topsoil is wet but not soggy. Additionally, mulching around the tree will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Douglas Maple (Acer glabrum) grows best in partial shade, receiving about 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. During the early morning hours or late afternoon is the best time to provide it with natural sunlight, as the temperatures are slightly lower. During the hottest parts of the day, it needs to be in a spot with some relief from the sun so that it isn’t getting too much. Too much sun can cause leaf scorching, yellowed leaves, and wilting, therefore it is important to provide Douglas Maple with the right amount of sunshine.

Douglas Maples should be pruned annually, starting during the fall or winter season. During the fall and winter, you should prune ogreen shoots and branches that are overcrowding the tree, as well as remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. This should be done after the Douglas Maple has gone dormant and leafed out. During this process, you should also thin out any branches that are crossing each other, or that are at high risk of breaking under the weight of snow or ice. In the spring, you should use light pruning to shape the tree and encourage further branching and growth. This includes removing older, interior branches that are shaded as well as any crosses or watersprouts. You should make sure to leave enough branch structure so that the Douglas Maple can still thrive and continue to grow. Overall, however, pruning should be light and minimal. Douglas Maples do not usually respond well to heavy or major pruning. Therefore, it’s best to take a light touch with your pruning procedures in order to make sure the tree remains healthy for years to come.