Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
Family: Sapindaceae
The Japanese maple is the more graceful cousin of the large forest species of Maple. Known in cultivation for centuries, a wide variety of cultivars have been produced with extreme diversity in size, shape, and coloration.
Tags:
autumn color, ornamental, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Small tree for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 6' to 25' (1.8 m to 8 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 25' (1.8 m to 8 m).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation methods: cuttings, grafting.
Size: Reaches 6' to 25' (1.8 m to 8 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 25' (1.8 m to 8 m).
Flowering: Blooms in mid-spring.
Propagation methods: cuttings, grafting.