re: Japanese Maples

Morning sun and afternoon shade would be ideal for your Japanese Maple tree. The sunilght should be filtered. If your site has poor drainage, improve your soil, create a raised bed, or use a large pot. Apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch to retain moisture and keep the soil temperature even. Try to keep the plant slightly moist for the first year coz it takes root. A drip system for watering works best. And remember that a little too dry is better than a little too wet.