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• Self-watering irrigation systems • Slow-release watering bottles for flowering balcony containers • Slow-release watering rings for newly planted trees Ask us if you need additional advice!
New garden beds, as well as newly transplanted trees and shrubs, require extra attention, especially during their first summer. In addition to proper planting conditions—including loose, humus-rich soil and the addition of mycorrhizae—it is essential to monitor watering carefully and consistently, particularly during dry weather.
From shrubs to small trees, Japanese maples come in many forms. We too often limit ourselves to the classic red Japanese maple, but Acer palmatum has much more to offer in the landscape, particularly in urban settings and smaller spaces. • Preferred conditions: • Full sun to partial shade • Does not tolerate drought well • Requires little pruning, other than removing dead wood • Sensitive to northern winds
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' With its distinctive form and exceptionally dense foliage, this cultivar easily becomes the jewel of a small garden. • Dwarf habit • Slow-growing (1–1.5 m tall by 1.2 m wide) • Bright green, densely layered foliage with a unique architectural structure • Brilliant scarlet-red fall colour • Few fruits: red samaras • Zone 5
Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo' Its foliage provides season-long interest. Buds open to brilliant scarlet leaves with fuchsia tones that gradually mature to light green. In autumn, the foliage returns to vibrant shades of orange-red and golden-red. • Rounded habit • Approximately 2.5 m tall and wide • Zone 5
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' This cultivar stands out thanks to its finely dissected foliage and distinctly upright growth habit. • Upright habit • Moderate growth (4 m tall by 3 m wide) • Soft green foliage in spring, turning light green in summer • Brilliant autumn colours of orange and yellow with hints of purple • Zone 5
Developed from a cross between the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) and the Korean maple (Acer pseudosieboldanum), the cultivars in this series combine elegant oriental beauty with improved hardiness for our climate.
Acer x pseudosieboldanum Final Fire™ This cultivar delivers remarkable colour throughout the seasons. New leaves emerge in soft pastel shades of pink, yellow and fresh green. In autumn, its foliage lights up the landscape with tones ranging from orange to wine red before finishing the season in brilliant scarlet. Truly breathtaking. • Broad upright habit • Moderate growth (6 m tall by 4.5 m wide) • Zone 4
Acer x pseudosieboldanum First Flame™ Young leaves emerge in vibrant shades of orange-red, then transition through red, orange and yellow as summer approaches. Throughout the growing season, fresh red foliage stands out beautifully against a backdrop of green. Spectacular deep purplish-red fall colour. • Broad upright habit • Moderate growth (6 m tall by 4.5 m wide) • Zone 4
With cooler, wetter weather, fungal diseases become more of a concern.
Stay vigilant. It may also be wise to adjust the schedules of your automatic watering systems to reflect seasonal conditions. For example, watering programs designed for dry weather may not be appropriate this year and can increase the risk of foliar diseases on your plants.
Vegetable plants require a great deal of energy to produce the crops that nourish us. They generally need one or two deep, thorough waterings per week, with adjustments made during heat waves or periods of heavy rainfall. Regular fertilization is essential—it is the secret to abundant harvests!
Annual flowers, constantly producing blooms, also expend significant energy. A steady supply of water and fertilizer will ensure outstanding flowering all summer long. This is especially important for plants grown in containers and window boxes.
Finally, some annuals, including geraniums, benefit from the removal of spent flower stalks and damaged leaves to encourage continuous blooming and maintain their best appearance. And don't forget: weekly fertilization is essential!
The columns in this newsletter are signed by Julie Lemieux for Jardin Jasmin
6305 Boul Henri-Bourassa W, Montreal, Quebec H4R 1C7  514 332-2978 You have questions ? Click here www.jardinjasmin.com
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