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Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

5 - 8m

Width:

5 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade Full Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Sensitive

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

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Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.

Management Notes

  • Cold hardiness varies by cultivar
  • Young foliage can be damaged in full sun and strong winds
  • Recommended to plant in protected sites

Cultivars 

Atropurpureum, Beni Tsukasa, Bloodgood, Burgundy Lace, Butterfly, Crimson Prince, Fireglow, Heritage Red, Higasayama, Katsura, Koto-no-ito, Omure Yama, Orange Dream, Orido Nishiki, Osakazuki, Osakazuki Akame, Sango Kaku, Sherwood Flame, Shindeshojo, Shishigashira, Shojo, Skeeter Broom, Suminagashi, Trompenburg, Twombyl's Red Sentinel, Ukigumo, Villa Taranto, Winter Flame, Wolff, Inaba Shidare, Seiryu