Hi Dimitrios,

We grow Japanese maples here in Southern California, USA (zone 8-11).
There are different microclimates, but where I live (Hollywood) it can
get up to 90 - 100 degrees during summer months. During these months
hot, dry, what we call Santa Ana, winds can come from the east
(inland) from the dessert. Humidity can be well below 50% which is
probably much lower than what you get during your summers. We can and
do get leaf scorch here with these conditions, but the maples are
otherwise fine.

Your maple should be fine in your area. Just remember to use good
draining soil, keep the soil moist, but not wet. Do not overwater.
Water regularly. A missed watering on a hot day can lead to leaves
drying up. I would advise against constant misting as this could lead
to powdery mildew on the leaves. Do not put the tree in the plastic.

There is a red Japanese maple culitvar in downtown Los Angeles at a
Buddhist Temple that gets FULL sun. Definately not the ideal
environment for a red maple here in LA. Last summer was very hot and
all the leaves dried up. But, being well established, the tree is
leafing out this spring a beautiful red! Just goes to show you the
resiliency of these trees.

Layne

On 30 Mar 2005 02:49:18 -0800, (Dimitrios
Kalderis) wrote:

Hi all,

Just received this Japanese Maple (a dream come
true)knowing that it will be a struggle to keep it
alive here in Greece, so I would like to ask a few
clarifying questions.

It gets quite hot here in the summer, shade
temperatures in the high 80s - low 90s, so I am not
sure if placing my maple outside will be a good idea.
Outdoor humidity at the moment is about 75%, in the
summer, it is even less. (My area is zone 10 as far as
I know).

Will it survive indoors during the summer, in a
location that receives a good amount of light but not
direct sunshine ?

Will daily misting or a humidity tray be of any help ?

Any suggestions for the summer period will be greatly
appreciated.

Dimitris


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