Japanese Red Maple (Bloodgood)

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tcinmb Myrtle Beach, SC(Zone 8b) Apr 22, 2008

I just purchased the above. The trunk( or should I say stem) it is so small that it looks like it would snap with a good gust of wind. Should I plant this in a very protected area for a while or just go ahead and plant it where I intended it to be placed??

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JasperDale Long Beach, CA(Zone 10a) Apr 22, 2008

I would definitely stake it if it's that thin and flimsy.
Also, I don't know how well JM's do in an area exposed to a lot of wind, so choose your location carefully.

If you're worried about it's fragility, maybe keep it in the container it's in, (or move it to the next size up) and allow it to get a little bigger and stronger before you actually plant it in the ground.

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Apr 23, 2008

I would do exactly what Jasperdale has recommended about the potting into larger pot till the tree is strong enough to withstand some of the elements you seem to have, even till next autumn, let the tree get used to your new climate and the wood on the trunk hardens to this, I have lots of shrubs and trees that are like your, but I never plant them out right away, I like to make sure they are going to make it in my high wind area on the sea, so be patient a bit longer, trees are expensive to replace so better being safe than sorry, your trees are easier and mature better when planted young, but not when they are just too tender to make it through the first couple of years in a new environment. Good luck. WeeNel.

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