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Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ยท Sapindaceae

An elegant, slow-growing deciduous tree with delicate palmate leaves that turn brilliant shades of crimson, orange and gold in autumn. A timeless feature tree for sheltered, dappled positions.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Tree
  • Light
    Part Shade
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Soil
    Loam, Well-Drained, Acidic Soil
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    6 m H ร— 5 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous, Autumn Colour
  • Growth rate
    Slow-Growing
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance
  • Good for