October Glory Maple in 100°F Texas Heat: Survival Guide

Planting any tree in a Central Texas summer is high-risk. Your newly arrived October Glory maple is heat-stressed, not dead—but keeping it in a pot on a covered porch delays the inevitable.

Plant Now, Correctly

• Dig a hole twice the root ball width and equal depth.
• Remove all burlap, wire, or containers.
• Backfill with moisture-retentive potting mix.
• Mulch 3 inches deep (pine straw works well), keeping mulch off the trunk.

Watering Regimen

Deliver 1 inch of water every third day for a month, then weekly. Use the pan-under-sprinkler method. Skip if heavy rain falls. Do not fertilize the first year.

Nursery Guarantee

Check if the seller offers a replacement guarantee. If the tree fails, request a fall or spring replacement—far better planting windows.