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Japanese Maple 25 Gallon

Japanese Maple 25 Gallon

Regular price $1,050.00 USD
Regular price $1,365.00 USD Sale price $1,050.00 USD
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SKU:NTO9786-RedCrocus

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Acer palmatum Information Page
Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple

Description

The Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese Maple, is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its stunning foliage and graceful form. It is highly valued for its vibrant leaf colors that range from deep red to bright green, depending on the cultivar and season. This plant adds elegance and a touch of the exotic to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Japanese Maples are ideal for use as ornamental trees in gardens, as focal points in landscaping, or as container plants on patios. They are also popular in bonsai cultivation due to their aesthetic appeal and manageable size.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Acer palmatum
  • Common Name Common Name: Japanese Maple
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically 15-25 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and Azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf scorch
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