What is Javor Shantung?

Shantung Javor, also known as Fire Dragon Maple, is a full -fledged tree that usually grows about 30 feet (9 meters). It resembles a sweet tree of gums in the color and shape of its leaves. In spring, their leaves begin with the dark color of the Burgundy color, which gradually rotate to the green, as the summer approaches. Their autumn leaves are orange, red and gold. Tree is considered to be from China. In Texas, they are extremely prominent due to their high tolerance to alkaline -based land. Shantung Maples has become so popular that College Texas A&M gave a tree honored status in its agricultural department. The amount of sunlight required to produce healthy plants can vary very much. They are doing well in a fully or partial sun and can even prosper in the shade. Sunlight seems to be an important factor in determining growth speed. The more the sun gets trees, the faster they grow.

The average length of the life of these Tress can be more than a century if they are carefully planted and carefully. Maple Shantung can die earlier unless he gets the right nutrients or if his roots cannot expand properly. In general, it is a good idea to fertilize new trees a month, especially until their root system is well established. Shantung Maples, like all maple trees, are quite popular and most kindergarten sells fertilizer, which is specially designed for maples.

Shantung Maples does not apply to wet environments. They should not be planted in areas that are susceptible to floods or swamps. Their roots cannot survive continuously moist soil and probably start to move. Motighy Soil is also quite often with nutrient deficit, so if planting in this type of location, the drainage is very desirable.

Shantung Maple has a unique ability to survive dry, pollution, high winds and temperature changes and to be resistant to most wKinks and diseases. Due to their durable nature, these maples often occur in urban off -road modifications and are often used for the shadow of sidewalks and height courtyards.