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Japanese maples are known for their
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beautiful colorful foliage but did you
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know you can grow them in pots in this
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video we'll share everything you need to
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know to cultivate these stunning trees
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and containers from choosing the right
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variety to proper care and maintenance
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perfect for small spaces balconies and
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more do you love the look of Japanese
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maples but think you don't have enough
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space to grow one think again in this
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video I'm going to show you how you can
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enjoy the beauty of these incredible
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even if all you have is a small patio or
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balcony benefits of growing Japanese
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maples in pots Japanese maples are
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fantastic choice for container gardening
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their compact root systems and
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relatively slow growth make them perfect
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for cultivation in pots and there are
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some great benefits to Growing them this
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way first poted trees are super portable
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you can move them around to find the
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perfect spot for sunlight or even bring
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them indoors for seasonal displays
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containers also allow you to grow these
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Beauties even if you have poor soil or
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limited ground space in your yard and
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since the roots are contained it's
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easier to Monitor and treat for any
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pests or diseases choosing the right
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cultivar not all Japanese maples are
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created equal when it comes to
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Containers some varieties are better
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suited than others When selecting a
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cultivar look for dwarf or semidwarf
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types that stay relatively compact like
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Abigail Rose or orangeola these smaller
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trees max out around 5 to to 8 ft tall
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making them perfect for pots other great
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options include gagon wild Jubilee and
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the classic red dragon selecting the
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right pot the container you choose is
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just as important as the tree itself
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look for glazed ceramic stone or
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concrete pots that provide insulation
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avoid thin plastic or metal which can
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allow roots to overheat and make sure
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the pot has plenty of drainage holes to
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prevent water logging the container size
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should be proportional to the tree start
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with a 5 gallon pot for dwarfs and go up
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to 20 gallons or more for full-size
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varieties planting and caring for your
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potted Japanese maple all right let's
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talk about how to actually grow a
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Japanese maple in a pot first use a
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well- draining potting mix amended with
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materials like coconut cor or spagna
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Moss when planting make sure the root
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flare at the base of the trunk is
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visible above the soil line after that
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stay on top of watering these trees like
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consistently moist but not water logged
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soil fertilize in early spring and
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Midsummer and prune in late winter or
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summer to shape the tree and don't
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forget to provide winter protection in
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colder climates conclusion so there you
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have it everything you need to know to
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grow stunning Japanese maples even in
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small spaces with the right cultivar pot
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and care you can enjoy the beauty of
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these incredible trees right on your
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patio or balcony be sure to check the
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description below for a link to the full
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article and let me know if you have any
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other questions thanks for watching and
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