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Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
| Maple trees include a broad spectrum of types, sizes, shapes and foliage. They are evergreen or deciduous, shrubby or lofty, with deeply lobed or finely cut leaves. All types have two-winged seeds that look like wing nuts from the hardware store. Grown over most of the United States. Only excessive heat, dryness or winter cold prevents them from thriving. The large trees provide dense shade, and their roots take water and nutrients from other plants, so do not plant close to them. Water deeply so roots grow down. Insufficient watering will cause leaf scorch. Red, purple, variegated or fancy-leaved varieties need partial shade for best color. Prune in fall. Easy to transplant. |
These slow-growing deciduous trees are excellent in lawns, entryways, groves, and under oaks. Some types are good in containers and for bonsai. Leaf color changes from red to green to yellow, orange or scarlet. Protect from wind and hot sun. Will not tolerate salts in soils.
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Attributes - Acer palmatum
Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring
Flower Color: Purple, Red
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 8 ft. to 20 ft.
Width: 20 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Wet Soil. Container Plants, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Verticillium Wilt.
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