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Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Syrek/Connon

 

Description

This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. Leaves later turn orange or yellow in fall. It is slow growing to 20', and requires shelter from the hot sun. The leaves of this tree are small, light green in color, and deeply lobed. It should also be noted that this tree remains spectacular throughout all seasons. (2nd photo courtesy of Steve Mullany)

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

Brown, Green, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.