Acer palmatum
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Acer palmatum

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Acer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese maple, is a deciduous ornamental tree valued for its elegant branching and finely shaped foliage. The softly lobed leaves emerge fresh green in spring, creating a light, layered canopy through summer before turning brilliant shades of red, orange, or gold in autumn. Its naturally graceful form makes it ideal as a specimen in borders, woodland-style gardens, or Japanese-inspired planting schemes. Hardy and long-lived when grown in well-drained soil and a sheltered position, Acer palmatum offers refined structure and outstanding seasonal colour with minimal maintenance.
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Key Features

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Eventual Height
  • 4-8m
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Acer palmatum

Light: Partial shade to full sun (some cultivars do better with protection from hot afternoon sun).

Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; slightly acidic preferred.

Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially for young trees or during dry periods.

Pruning: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.

Hardiness: Hardy in temperate climates; protect from strong winds and frost.

Feeding: Apply a slow-release, balanced fertiliser in spring.

Notes

Deciduous Japanese maple, highly variable in size, form, and leaf shape.

Leaves typically palm-shaped, often deeply lobed, with colours ranging from green to red depending on cultivar.

Slow-growing and elegant, with a naturally graceful branching habit.

Adds texture and seasonal interest to gardens.

Ideal for small to medium gardens, containers, or as specimen trees.

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