Japanese Maple
Tree

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Small flowers are modest but foliage is the star. Hundreds of cultivars from laceleaf to upright. The connoisseur's tree.

Bloom Season
Apr - May
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Sun Requirements
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
8-25' tall
USDA Zones 5-8
Bloom Colors
Red
Traits
△ Deer Resistant
Soil
Loam
Pairs Well With
Hosta
Perennial
Ostrich Fern
Perennial
Azalea
Shrub
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