Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) - Image 21

Botanical name: Acer palmatum

Common names: Japanese maple, Palmate maple, Smooth Japanese maple

Family: Sapindaceae

Origin: Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant used for bonsaiLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliageDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
See full plant profile: Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red leaves plant with many small pointed lobes on stems.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with deep red leaves spreading out across multiple thin woody stems.
Learn more about growing Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)


Learn more about
About Tropical Plant Encyclopedia · Pictogram Guide·