
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
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