Acer Palmatum 'Japanese Maple' (JP27)

We’re proud to offer this rare collection of seed-grown Japanese Maples, each with its own unique character, colour, and growth potential. Unlike grafted varieties, these trees are grown from seed, meaning every one is genetically distinct — a true one-of-a-kind. Selected from the legacy of a grower who began importing Japanese Maples into Australia in the 1970s, these trees represent decades of careful cultivation.

JP27 stands at approximately 800mm high and has a slender upright habit with soft lateral branching. Its finely divided foliage features narrow lobes and red-toned stems, with the leaves shifting from green to warm orange-red as dormancy sets in. Most of the foliage is showing late-autumn crisping, with the last bursts of colour still holding on. While it's heading toward winter bare-branching, the elegant structure and tapering form suggest excellent future development as a compact feature tree.

Each tree in this collection has its own natural variation in growth habit, leaf shape, colour patterns, and seasonal changes. It’s an exciting opportunity to own a Japanese Maple that no one else has — with the possibility of discovering something truly exceptional.

Japanese Maples are deciduous trees, which means they lose their leaves in autumn and winter. As the seasons change, the foliage will naturally begin to turn brown and crisp before dropping entirely. This is a normal and healthy part of their cycle. During winter, the trees will be bare, but this is actually the best time to plant. Cooler conditions reduce stress and allow the root system to settle in and establish, setting the stage for strong, healthy growth when spring arrives.