Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple)
Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple)
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Acer Palmatum (Japanese Maple) is a graceful ornamental tree admired for its elegant branching, delicate palmate leaves, and stunning seasonal colour. Its finely textured foliage creates a soft, refined look in the garden, with many forms displaying fresh green or red-toned spring growth followed by rich autumn shades of red, orange, gold, or burgundy.
Perfect for feature planting, courtyards, Japanese-style gardens, containers, and shaded garden spaces, Japanese Maple adds year-round beauty and structure without overwhelming smaller landscapes. Its compact habit, decorative foliage, and timeless appeal make it an excellent choice for customers wanting a premium ornamental tree with strong visual impact and seasonal interest.
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Mature height
4–8m, depending on variety and growing conditions
Mature width
3–6m, with a graceful spreading canop
Spacing
3–5m apart for garden planting; allow extra space for mature canopy development
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green, red, burgundy, orange, gold, or purple foliage depending on variety, with strong autumn colour
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring; small red to purple flowers, usually grown mainly for foliage
Sun tolerance
Part shade to filtered sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun and strong drying winds
Maintenance
Moderate maintenance; water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Plant in moist, well-drained soil, mulch to protect roots, and prune lightly only to shape or remove dead branches.
Root System
Shallow, fibrous root system; best planted away from heavy foot traffic and protected from soil drying out