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Japanese maples are stunning but finicky—especially in heat. Their shallow roots dry out fast, and feeding them during a heatwave can burn roots and leaves. Stop fertilizing by early May; instead, focus on keeping roots cool and moist with mulch—a natural blanket that shades roots, retains moisture, and mimics their wild habitat. Mulch 2–3 inches around the base (leave space near trunk to avoid rot), then water deeply in the morning to hydrate before heat. Water roots, not leaves, to prevent fungus.

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