Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Non nativeHigh AvailabilityPart shadeZones 5a - 8bLow Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height15 - 25 feet
Canopy spread15 - 25 feet
MaintenanceMedium
Bloom DescriptionRed to purple flowers
Flowersshowy
About this Tree
Prized for centuries by gardeners in Japan, the Japanese Maple is the ultimate living sculpture for a courtyard, patio, or dappled shade garden. This compact tree features delicate, hand-shaped leaves and an artistic, twisting branch architecture that embodies the traditional Japanese custom of autumn leaf-viewing (Momiji-gari). Whether you choose a variety with lacy green summer leaves or deep crimson tones, it guarantees a jaw-dropping finale of intense purple-red autumn color that makes it the crown jewel of any yard.
Planting specifications
Scientific name Acer palmatum
FamilySapindaceae
Mature height15 - 25 feet
Canopy spread15 - 25 feet
Native RangeJapan, Korea, China
Sun exposurePart shade
AttractsSongbirds (Seed), Bees (Flowers)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 8b
Wildlife valueLow
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Common nameJapanese Maple
Scientific name Acer palmatum
FamilySapindaceae
Mature height15 - 25 feet
Canopy spread15 - 25 feet
Sun exposurePart shade
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 8b
Wildlife valueLow
AttractsSongbirds (Seed), Bees (Flowers)
BloomRed to purple flowers
Bloom TimeSpring
Carbon/Air QualityLow
Flowersshowy
AvailabilityHigh
Hydroloby/StormwaterLow
LeavesDeciduous
MaintenaceMedium
Native RangeJapan, Korea, China
Native StatusNon native
Ecological ValueLow
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeNo
Resilience/AdaptationLow
Pollinator ValueLow
ToleratesUrban Conditions
Suggested useOrnamental Tree
Columbia County AvailabilityGood
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityMedium
