Acer palmatum

Common Name:
Japanese Maple

Description:
Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese Maple, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its elegant growth habit, finely lobed leaves, and spectacular seasonal colour changes. Its foliage emerges in vibrant shades of green, red, or purple in spring, deepening over summer before transforming into brilliant hues of gold, orange, and crimson in autumn. This graceful tree thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sheltered position in full sun to part shade. Ideal for feature planting, courtyards, and Japanese-style gardens, Acer palmatum also performs well in large pots. It is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from protection against harsh winds and extreme heat.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–6m
• Width: 3–5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (insignificant)

Flower Colour:

• Reddish-Purple (small and inconspicuous)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Frost Tolerant
• Autumn Foliage Interest
• Suitable for Japanese Gardens
• Attractive Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Camellia
• Azalea
• Rhododendron
• Hosta
• Ferns

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Acer palmatum