Acer palmatum |
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Japanese Maple |
Description
This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. Leaves later turn orange or yellow in fall. It is slow growing to 20', and requires shelter from thehot sun. The leaves of this tree are small, light green in color, and deeply lobed. It should also be noted that this tree remains spectacular throughout all seasons.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Rockery, Watergarden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Attractivebark, Dwarf, Fallcolor, Multitrunk, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusualfoliage, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Naturalizing, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
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