The Tree derivative, Coral Bark Maple is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Tree. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Aceraceae family.
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Repotting Coral Bark Maple – The ultimate guide
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Coral Bark Maple.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Coral Bark Maple
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Coral Bark Maple loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Coral Bark Maple needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Early spring and soil ph which is Acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Coral Bark Maple out of the original pot
Coral Bark Maple can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Coral Bark Maple as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Coral Bark Maple to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Coral Bark Maple would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Well-draining soil soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Coral Bark Maple with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Common Juniper so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your Coral Bark Maple
Read on for some additional information on the care of Coral Bark Maple.
Can Coral Bark Maple be called anything else?
Coral Bark Maple Acer palmatum ‘Sango-Kaku’ or Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ are all other names you may have heard your Coral Bark Maple be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Common Hazelnut Tree |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Giant Onion |
General care for repotting Coral Bark Maple
To master aftercare for Coral Bark Maple too, research Tree care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Aceraceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be non-hazardous.
Managing the growth and care of Coral Bark Maple following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Coral Bark Maple grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 6b-8a (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Japan, China).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 15-20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Coral Bark Maple reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full sun to part Shade exposure.
Where should you keep Coral Bark Maple? Inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Coral Bark Maple inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 6b-8a (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Japan, China.
If your Coral Bark Maple is repotted, will it bloom?
To see your Coral Bark Maple reaching its full size of 15-20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into nan blooms precisely during Early spring time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Common Quince. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.