Acer palmatum
JAPANESE MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Acer amoenum, A. decompositum, A. dissectum, A. formosum, A. friederici-guillelmii, A. incisum, A. jucundum, A. ornatum, A. pulverulentum, A. ribesifolium, A. roseomarginatum, A. septemlobum, A.sessifolium

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Acer palmatum
JAPANESE MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; light green new leaves; yellow or red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: accents, bonsai, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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