Melinda Myers

Japanese Maple

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.

Fruit

Samaras, 1/2-3/4" wings forming a broad arch, often red tinged or maturing to red

Fall Color

Reds, yellows, red-purple

Light

Prefers dappled shade, tolerates full sun if kept moist and mulched

Soil

Prefers moist well-drained organic soils

Planting & Care

• Balled and burlap 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