Japanese Maple

Specimen, fall color, slow growing, elegant ornamental tree.

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum

Varieties we carry:

• Crimson Queen

• Red Dragon

• Inaba shidare

• Tamukeyama

• Waterfall

• Viridis

• Orangeola

• Ryusen

• Mikawa yatsubusa

• Shishigashira

• Twombley's Red Sentinel

• Bloodgood

• Hefner's Red Select

• Fireglow

• Sango kaku

• Summer Gold

• Seiryu

• Pung kil

• Koto no ito

• Osakazuki

Seasons of availability: All year, new shipments primarily in Fall

Landscape Value:

Japanese Maples have high landscape value. They are often used as a specimen tree due to their dominance in foliage color and relatively small size for a tree.  Japanese Maples perform best as a woodland understory tree or forest edge tree, but any area that shelters them from intense afternoon heat may be suitable. They offer some wildlife habitat and show a small degree of deer resistance, though they should be protected from antler rubbing and beavers.

Plant Care:

While some Japanese maple varieties can tolerate full sun, most varieties prefer dappled or afternoon shade, especially when young and in our Southern climate.  This tree thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil, with a pH between 5.5-6.5.   Japanese maples have relatively few disease and insect issues.   Antrachrose, leaf spot, and Asian Beetles are minor issues. Japanese maple grows best in hardiness Zones 5-8, with needed protection from leaf scorch in zone 9.   Mulch the prepared soil base to retain moisture and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer to encourage new growth.

Ideal planting seasons: Fall and Winter.