It is an important part of our mission to share information about the planting, care and life cycle of the Native Canadian Maple.
Click below for more information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Selecting and planting your maple trees:
Planting Container Grown Native Maples
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to planning and planting your native Canadian maple trees.
Planning for tree planting
Some helpful hints to consider before starting your tree planting project.
Planting trees around powerlines
Caution is required when working near overhead powerlines, excavating and unloading large trees at the planting location.
Selecting from Nursery Stock types
Native Canadian Maples are available from nurseries in three different Stock Types - find out which is best for you.
Handling, transportation and storage of trees for planting
Ensure maximum survival and growth by reducing the stresses incurred during the transportation, storage and planting of your Native Maples.
Caring for your maple trees:
Maple Care and Planting Calendar
Maple Leaves Forever is pleased to provide this month-by-month outline of maple maintenance and planting for your reference!
Caring for recently planted maples (Overview)
This overview covers the attention and care necessary to ensure survival and growth in your tree's first years after planting.
Watering young maple trees
Newly planted trees require regular watering during periods when there is little rainfall. Read our guide for details, tools and tips.
Pruning
Many problems can be corrected or prevented by pruning during the formative years of your young maple tree.
Mulching
Mulch helps trees get established by moderating the soil temperatures, conserving soil moisture, suppressing weed growth etc.
Protection from animal damage
Tree guards and animal-safe repellants can increase the survival rate of trees.
Collecting maple seed
Locally sourced seed that is properly collected, treated and stored, supports our restoration plans and our genetic heritage.
Planting and caring for seedlings