Acer palmatum
Botanical Name
Acer palmatum
Hardiness
Zones 5 to 8 (depending on cultivar)
Height
15 to 25 feet
Width
15 to 25 feet or wider
Flowers
Small red to purple clusters in May or June.
Fall Color
Yellow, bronze, purple, or brilliant red
Light
Prefers dappled shade, tolerates full sun if kept moist and mulched
Soil
Prefers moist well-drained organic soils
Planting and Care
Balled and burlapped or container grown plants are available. Plant in late winter or early spring to allow plants a chance to establish before the heat of summer and cold of winter. Protect from wind and late spring frosts.
Problems
Scorch, frost damage, and winter dieback
Did you know?
Emperor 1 Japanese maple is more cold hardy than other varieties.