Norway maple | Acer platanoides Drummondii | 18L Pot

Maple trees are easy to grow. Their growth and output will likely be excellent providing you follow our planting and care instructions.

Hardiness: Maple trees can be found growing throughout temperate regions of the world, and are therefore well adapted to the UK climate.

Containerised trees have planting requirements, detailed below:

Watering: With containerised trees, it is important to drench their root ball before planting.

Pruning:You should free any spiralized roots growing around their rootball's circumference.

Planting: The pot should sit no lower than an inch below the ground. You should dig a hole that is twice the radius of their rootball. Stake your trees no more than 2 - 3 inches from the stem, and make sure that they are pointing away from the prevailing wind. Fill the planting hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, finishing with fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi. Take care to not compress the soil.

Once you are happy with your efforts, give your tree a generous watering.

Add mulch on top (this can be bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, leaf-mould, and stones), and ensure that these do not touch the stem of the tree.

Tie the stake to your tree (and leave space for growth), and place a rabbit guard around your tree to protect it from harmful pests.

Apply fertiliser and replace decomposed mulch come spring. In autumn, remove fallen leaves to prevent the risk of disease. You should also make sure that the ties are not rubbing your tree.

Below we address some common query topics:

Soil: Well-drained or moist but well-drained soil will help your maple tree to thrive. Don't plant them in soil that easily becomes waterlogged as this can lead to problems. Also try not to compress the soil when planting, give them room to breathe!

Position: Norwegian maples prefer full sun. Also planting your tree in a sheltered spot will help prevent uprooting in strong winds. Larger species of Maple will still suffice in pots, but their growth will be restricted. However, this can be of benefit as they can grow to quite a large size.