Botanical Name: Acer palmatum
Common Name: Japanese maple
Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape irregular, multi-trunked plant, tending to be shrubby when young; eventually develops into small tree with loose rounded canopy; grafted forms vary in foliage patterns and growth
Height 10-20'(30')
Spread 2/3 to equal
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor partial sun (full sun in NW), avoid hot full-sun locations
Soil an acidic, moist, well-draining loam; avoid dry soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24); prefers mild humid/coast
 
Morphology:
Leaves palmate, opposite, deeply 5-9 lobed; 2-4" long, bright green, the petioles are 1/2-2" long
Flowers inconspicuous, purple corymbs; erect, appearing afterthe leaves; March-April
Fruit a 2-winged samara: 3/4" long, glabrous (lacking hairs)
 
Propagation:
seed (for particular varieties, follow with grafting)
 
Usage:
a beautiful small accent tree prized for picturesque form and foliage; excellent for patios, bonsai, groves; used for rustic, oriental or temperate-climate landscape themes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular irrigation required; not drought tolerant
Fertilizing balanced in spring; add iron to correct chlorosis
Pruning prune to shape desired; irregular trunk shape (picturesque)
Pests/Diseases salt burn in heavy clay soils
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Aceraceae

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