{"product_id":"japanese-maple-bonfire","title":"Japanese Maple - Bonfire","description":"\u003cp\u003eBonfire Japanese Maple has a stunning foliage color, with bright red foliage in the spring and even brighter red in the fall. With its fall colors at peak, this is when you see where it gets the Bonfire name. It literally looks like it’s on fire. Bonfire Japanese Maple are known for its eye-catching, vibrant color and upright growth that add flair to any landscape. They are easy to maintain and grow. Proper care makes Bonfire Japanese Maple a stunning and long-lasting addition to any garden or landscape. Botanical Name: Acer palmatum “Bonfire” USDA Zone: 5 – 9 Average Height: 10′ – 15′ Average Width: 5′ – 7′ Sun Exposure: Sun to part sun Planting\/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Choose the right time of the year to plant according to your zone. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the  roots grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your tree. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Plant your  with the root flare above the soil line. Japanese maples planted in the ground generally do not need fertilizer. Container-grown maples can use a bit of slow-release fertilizer. However, variegated cultivars should not be fertilized. Be sure to water your trees. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Young grafted trees will continue to have new growth on the rootstock for several years. If new buds or branches develop on the rootstock, remove them before they grow larger. If a larger branch develops, use sterile pruners to remove it. Prune trees as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your  and your time in the garden!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DreamDropGardens","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":52958624842013,"sku":"PL-478-Quart","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52958624874781,"sku":"PL-478-1Gallon","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/8869\/0626\/files\/Bonfire-2.jpg?v=1789752903","url":"https:\/\/www.realmdrop.com\/products\/japanese-maple-bonfire","provider":"Realmdrop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}