Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)

Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) orange and burgundy plant leaves in a dense tree cluster
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) leaves in distinct orange and burgundy tones fill the tree branches

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

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large or medium tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

Acer palmatum includes thousands of named cultivars with a variety of forms, colors, leaf types, sizes, and preferred growing conditions. Heights of mature specimens range from 0.5 to 25 m (1.5 to 82 ft), depending on type.

Similar plants: Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)


Image gallery: 32 images
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with deep red leaves on a bonsai tree.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with deep red leaves shaped into a dense canopy.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) plant with green and red leaves in a blue container
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) plant with split green and red foliage growing in a container
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red leaves on a plant in a square stone container.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with red leaves growing within a large square stone container.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with red, orange, and yellow leaves on a plate.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with multi-colored foliage arranged on a stone plate base.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red leaves dense plant with lacy foliage and slender stems.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with cascading lacy red foliage on thin branch structures.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with lacy green leaves forming a dense and layered plant canopy.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) branches covered in slender lacy leaves with a light green color.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red flower close up on green foliage for natural plant appeal
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) small red flower clusters attached to thin stems amidst green leaves
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with lacy green leaves and small red flower clusters on branches
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) branches showing delicate serrated green foliage and tiny hanging red flower clusters.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red flower and green leaves, close up on delicate plant parts.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) shows small red flower clusters tucked between jagged, light green leaves.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red lace leaves on a branch close up
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) lace leaves on a thin branch showing delicate red texture.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) purple leaves close up capturing distinct foliage shapes and saturated tones.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) purple leaves showing pointed lobes and thin stems during the growing season.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) light green leaves on a thin reddish branch close up.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with delicate light green leaves and thin reddish stems.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with lacy yellow-green leaves on a delicate branching plant.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with lacy yellow-green leaves and thin stems on a shrub.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) yellow-green leaves on branches, close up of delicate plant foliage.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) yellow-green leaves dense on thin branches with a textured backdrop.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with deep red leaves on tree branches in soft light.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) branches filled with pointed red leaves over a grassy background.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red leaves on tree branches with a wooden brown trunk.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with spreading branches covered in fine, deep red foliage and bark.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) lime green leaves on a tree branch, close up view
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) leaves appearing lime green on a dense tree branch
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) burgundy leaves on a tree in a close up photo
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) branches filled with deeply cut burgundy leaves in a close up.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) bright green leaves with thin red edges on the plant branch.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) foliage with delicate green and red tones visible on the thin branches.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red leaves plant with many small pointed lobes on stems.
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Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with deep red leaves spreading out across multiple thin woody stems.
This red leaf Japanese Maple has finely-divided, lacy leaves of a deep red in the spring but foliage color fades to light green in early summer. 26/05/2015
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) vibrant lime green leaves on a lush branch close up
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) leaves with deeply cut edges on a light green woody branch.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) green plant with delicate leaves growing in a rocky area.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with delicate green foliage growing near smooth rocks and stones.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) yellow green leaves close up with thin serrated edges
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with delicate lacy yellow green leaves and serrated edges close up
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) plant with yellow-green leaves during a close up
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with dense, lobed foliage in a soft yellow-green tone.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) yellow leaves on branch, close up of foliage.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) yellow leaves with pink tinged edges on the branch.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) green leaves with pink edges close up in natural light
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) branches filled with slender green foliage and delicate pink leaf edges.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) green plant with pink edges on pointed leaves near rocks
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with green foliage and delicate pink edges over rocky ground
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with red green leaves on a small ornamental bonsai plant
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) leaves with red green colors growing inside a small brown container.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) red leaves plant on a wooden platform for a clear view
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with vibrant red leaves sits in a rounded container on a table.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) orange red leaves plant on a wooden table close up
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) orange red leaves growing in a container on a table.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) with golden yellow leaves on a small tree.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) growing in a pot with golden yellow foliage.
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) deep red leaves on thin branches reaching toward the white sky
Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) showing lobed foliage with a vibrant red color against the sky


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