Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
A graceful small tree prized for its delicate, deeply lobed leaves in shades of red, purple, green, or variegated. Offers spectacular fall color and elegant layered branching — a four-season focal point.
At a Glance
Hardiness Zone
5-8
Sun
Part Sun
Moisture
Medium
Mature Height
10-25 ft
Mature Spread
10-25 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Habit
Weeping
Type
Deciduous
Bloom & Seasonal Interest
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Fall Color
Spectacular shades of red, orange, and gold; one of the finest fall color trees
Soil & Growing
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Drainage
Well-Drained
Foliage & Form
Foliage Color
Bark / Stem Interest
Smooth gray-green bark with elegant layered horizontal branching structure
Garden Uses
Companion Plants
Care
Maintenance Level
Low
Propagation
Protect from hot afternoon sun and drying winds. Avoid overwatering or waterlogged soil. Prune only to remove dead wood in late summer.
Native & Origin
Native Region
Japan, Korea, China