Watering twice a day in hot periods is essential. Feed with a balanced proprietary fertilizer in spring just as the leaves emerge. Repot every 3 – 4 years in spring well before the first new growth emerges, - this means effectively in February or early March. In the main acers do not need or like pruning.

What is the best fertilizer for Acers?

I recommend using a slow or controlled release type fertilizer. Commercially known as Polyon or Osmocote, these are the most common and both work very well on Japanese maples. We use both successfully in our Japanese maple production.

Can you feed Acers with Tomorite?

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use fertilizers like Fish, Blood & Bone, Tomorite, Growmore, or MiracleGro All Purpose to help your trees grow and survive the winter.