Acer Palmatum

Japanese Maple

  • Acer
  • 3-5m
  • 3-5m
  • Slow
  • Deciduous
  • Light brown Samara
  • Fissured or Wrinkled
  • Tree
  • 23 cm, 32 cm
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun,Partial shade
  • It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen tree or in avenues for shade.
  • Red crateriform
  • Oct - Nov
  • Sandy to light clay loams that are well drained but kept moist

Overview

Acer palmatum is naturally found from Japan to Korea and China growing on moist well drained fertile soils, preferring a protected semi shaded to full sun position with wind protection. Under cultivation the tree normally attains a hight of 5m (15ft) but in its natural environment it reaches 8m (27ft). It is grown as a small specimen tree with autumn colour in small gardens or used in groups in parks. It is also grown in a container when young and once established it has a medium water requirement, (Scale: 2-drops from 3) and responds to mulching with an occasional deep watering during dry periods.