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Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 182136

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Sapindales Family: Aceraceae Genus: Acer Species: Acer palmatum

Common Names add Japanese maple edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit Red Bronze Green - Light Purple   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Centre Piece Architectural Oriental Garden Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Rich   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral)   Bloom Colour edit Red Purple   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below full sun in colder climates edit | delete full shade in warmer climates only edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant   moore (394) wrote on Aug 23 2009 This small tree adds color and character to a yard or open area. I like this opinion Kay (765) wrote on Jan 21 2010 A wonderful specimen small tree. Needs protection from Winter exposure. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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