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Fertilizing Japanese Maple: Skip Spikes, Use Granular

Why Not Spikes

Spikes concentrate fertilizer, risking root burn.

Better Method

Early spring: punch 1–2" holes, 5–6" deep, 2 ft apart at drip line.
Fill halfway with 10-10-10 slow-release fertilizer.
Water thoroughly.

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