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Japanese Maple Trees (acer palmatum)
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Japanese Maple Plant Profile |
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Japanese Maple Tree Care
Recommended Japanese Maples
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There are over 400 varieties of Japanese
Maple giving a bewildering array to chose from. To cut down their
number first decide what size of tree you want. Then decide on the leaf
colour and leaf form.
This will narrow down suitable varieties to an
acceptable level. Below we have selected a few recommended varieties
but a lot will depend on availability and your particular preferences.
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picture gallery of over 20 varieties. |
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Japanese Maples are delicate looking small or
large trees and they are one of the best foliage plants for the
gardener. Japanese Maples are natives to Japan, northeast China
and Korea. In their natural habitat they are normally shaded by
larger trees and so prefer partial shade.
They have been cultivated from the early 17th century and are
prized in Japan not only for their leaves but also their branch
structure which is seen in winter.
In Japan they are called Momiji which means to change
colour ("momizu"). They make excellent subjects for bonsai making
superb small trees. |
| Botanical Name |
Acer palmatum |
| Common Name |
Japanese Maple |
| Type |
Deciduous
tree. Foliage provides the interest |
Size
(after 5 years) |
Varies considerably depending on the variety. From 1m (3ft) to 30m (100ft) tall. |
| Position |
Partial shade but a few will tolerate full sun. Sheltered from harsh winds. |
| Soil |
Rich, moist and well-drained |
| Hardy |
Yes but some varieties can be damaged when young. |
| Flower |
Insignificant |
| Foliage |
Red, green, variegated |
| Scent |
No |
Season of
Interest |
Late spring to late autumn |
| Propagate |
Greenwood cuttings when flowers are dying or by layering. |
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Acer palmatum Bloodgood
A deciduous, bushy Japanese Maple with purple foliage and red
stems that intensify colour in the
autumn
to a flaming red. In
mid spring to early summer, the tree produces small red, winged seeds.
Eventual height / spread
3 metres (10ft).
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the UK. |
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Acer palmatum Nishiki Gawa
Called the pine bark maple because as the tree ages it produces
increasingly rough bark like a pine tree. In spring and summer
the leaves are green. In
autumn
they turn a beautiful
shade of orange. In late Spring the tree produces small red-winged seeds -
click here for picture of the seed.
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the UK. |
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Acer palmatum Osakazuki
Shown in the picture with olive green leaves which turn a to a
dazzling red in
autumn. This Japanese Maple makes a superb specimen
plant and is best suited to a part shade position. Eventual height and spread is
6 metres (19ft)
but this is a slow-growing tree.
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the UK. |
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Acer palmatum dissectum Atropurpureum
Shown in the picture as it appears for most of the year, this is
another acer that turns bright red in
autumn. A good size
for the small to medium garden with a height and spread of
2.5 metres (8ft). Compact and ideal for growing in a container.
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the UK. |
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