The leaves emerge as round orbs of soft yellow-green. The pale leaves turn spectacular shades of orange through red in fall. The leave color is best in partial to full shade. Slow growing, reaching 5′ in 10 years. A Great Plant Pick.
Japanese Maple Notes
- Hardy to Zone 5
- Acer palmatum, Acer shirasawanum, and Acer japonicum are all considered Japanese Maples
- Japanese Maples require well drained soil with even moisture
- 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
- In climates with hot summers, most Japanese Maples will require some shade to thrive
- 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 your climate.
