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Acer palmatum

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 15 m (10 - 50 ft)
Spread 3 - 12 m (10 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) bears bright red blossoms during mid spring to early summer. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is dark lime and greyish purple in colour. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Acer palmatum (Japanese maple). Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, foundation, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Acer palmatum is alight with fall colour.