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Maple - Japanese Red
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8.
Description
Regarded as one of the best Japanese Maples, the award-winning Acer palmatum is a small rounded tree of great beauty in all seasons. Reaching a maturity height and width between 15-20 ft. this Japanese Red Maple is nicely suited for residential landscapes, particularly smaller yards. Its popularity is due mostly to the leaves, which stay red for most of the summer. Leaves turn greenish red during hot weather in the southern part of its range. The trunk is muscular-looking, picturesque, grey and show nicely when lighted at night. Fall color is reddish and less striking than other Japanese Red Maple. It is a full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Leaves can scorch in hot summer weather unless they are in some shade or irrigated during dry weather. More direct sun can be tolerated in the northern part of the range. Be sure drainage is maintained, and never allow water to stand around the roots. Japanese maples grow well on clay soils as long as the ground is sloped so that water does not accumulate in the soil. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keeps roots protected. Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Perfect as specimen plant. The Japanese Red Maple is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
USDA ZONES: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Shipping
At Plant Me Green, we carefully handle, package, and ship every order to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. All orders ship via FedEx Home Delivery®, typically the next business day after checkout.
- We offer $15 flat-rate shipping on all eligible orders.
- Orders over $100 ship FREE.
- Replacement tree shipments are $15 per box.
Plant Me Green ships from multiple nursery locations, including Oregon, Tennessee, and Florida. If your order contains items from more than one location, plants may ship separately and arrive at different times.
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California and Arizona orders are limited to approved items only and may not apply to all products.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide
