Red Leaf Japanese Maple
 

Acer palmatum
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A nice addition to any landscape. Japanese maple is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a broad, rounded shape. The canopy is wispy and delicate.

This is one of the most beautiful small trees for the ornamental landscape. It is perfectly suited as a specimen tree, an accent in a mixed border, or in a container on the patio.

Japanese maple is the most popular garden maple. Its compact size, pretty lacy foliage, brilliant fall color and picturesque branch architecture find favor among gardeners everywhere.

Acer palmatum is famous for its autumn display of color when leaves turn brilliant shades of scarlet or orange.

 

Culture
Sun to Light dappled shade; evenly moist, well drained soil; protect from drying winds. Is moderately adaptable to more adverse conditions. 

Soil tolerances: clay; loam; sand; acidic; well-drained

Use

Landscaping 

Ornamental

Perfect for small gardens

Works well in large deck planters

 

 

 

Height
15 to 20 Feet

 

Spread
10 - 25 Feet

Color
Graceful deciduous tree displaying star-like leaves which hold an excellent reddish-purple coloring.

The fall color is a brilliant, flaming scarlet or orange.

 

 

US Nativity
Introduced

 

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Characteristics & Attributes

Sun Light Requirement
    Full Sun
    Medium Sun / Average Shade
    Shade
Soil Moisture Requirements
    Dry
    Moderate
    Moist
   Wet
Growth Rate
    Fast
    Moderate
    Slow
Tolerance
    Alkaline Soil
    Acid Soil
    Moist Sites
    Wet Sites
    Wind
Uses
    Specimen / Ornamental
    Massing
    Border
    Hedge
    Barrier / Screen
    Naturalized Areas
    Riparian 
Special Uses
    Focal Point
    Japanese Garden
    Entrance Way
    Erosion Control / Stabilization
    Fragrant
    Cut Flowers
     Medicinal 
Nature Attracting
    Butterfly
    Hummingbird
    Songbirds
    Game Birds
    Beneficial Insects / Bees


Wildlife Benefit
   Cover
    Nesting
    Food/Birds
    Food/Small Animals
    Butterfly Host
    Butterfly Nectar

Additional Notes

This small tree tends to leaf out early, so it may be injured by spring frosts. Protect them from drying winds and direct sun by providing partial shade and well-drained, acid soil with plenty of organic matter.

 

 


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