A smaller growing maple cultivar grown for its brilliant spring of scarlet red. The small, irregularly shaped leaves fade to pinkish-red with green undertones in the summer, often returning to scarlet in the fall. Mature size of 8′-10′ high, can grow wider than tall. Sun- part shade.
Japanese Maple Notes
- Acer palmatum, Acer shirasawanum, and Acer japonicum are all considered Japanese Maples
- Japanese Maples require well drained soil with even moisture
- Hardy to zone 5
- Japanese Maples thrive in partial shade in most areas where they are hardy. In cool summer climates like the Pacific Northwest, most can be grown in full sun
- Sizes given in descriptions are average sizes of a 10-15 year old tree, in average conditions. Our experience with growing Japanese Maples is in the cool maritime climate of the Pacific Northwest; They may grow differently in other climates.
