Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
Family: Aceraceae Maple
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8B |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, rock garden, standard, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m |
| Spread | 25' to 30' / 7.60m to 9.20m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect, vase |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |