Japanese maple (Acer Palmatum) Reviews

Japanese maple (Acer Palmatum) Plant

Newest Review: ... began planning out her Japanese garden for our front. It actually comes in several different varieties, with differing ... more

 ... elongations and width to the leaves, as well as different colours. Regardless, the shape remains about the same, with an umbrella type shape to the branches, though they can be trained gently with bonsai wire into different shapes. The leaf colours range from shades of green to blazing reds, and I don't mean autumnal shading from green to red, I mean the leaves grow out red from the moment they unfurl. They all like semishade, though some varieties will accept deep shade and others will do well even in full sun, and tolerate...more

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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese maple)
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Emerald Lace' (Japanese maple)
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum (Japanese maple)
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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Japanese maple)
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Acer palmatum Orange Dream Japanese Maple 3lt
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Japanese maple (Acer Palmatum): No Syrup Here (598 words)
by - written on 05/12/09, updated on  06/12/09 (Very useful, 72 readings)
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Many of us are familiar with maple trees, and the sight of them often brings up thoughts of pancakes and maple syrup for Pancake Day. Their tall slender forms are common in woodland and gardens around the world. Less well known to many, but now often seen at nurseries, is the dwarf maple, acer palmatum, aka the Japanese maple. This is actually a small tree that is often also classed as a shrub, as it remains quite compact in size. Its average height when allowed full growth is only about 6-10 meters on average. They also do well treated as bonsai, and have thus been used for centuries. They are native not only to Japan, where they are known as momiji, but also to parts .  Read the complete review

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