Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple

 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Red (Small but interesting red flowers in spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Multi-Colored (Green to purple to red foliage in summer, depending on cultivar); Red (Showy red fall foliage)
 Stem Notes:
Green to red (glabrous, glaucous, slender)
 Fruit Notes:
Red (Attractive samaras)
 Ultimate Height:
20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-30 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, well-drained soils with high organic matter
 Range:
Japan and Korea
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Opposite, deeply 5-9 lobed leaves are glabrous and bright green beneath. Much variation in leaf color, depending on cultivar. Lateral buds hidden by base of petiole, terminal bud often double. Look for a 0.5-0.75" wide samara pair forming a broad arch.

Additional Information

A refined but striking specimen in its several forms, differing in color, texture, and habit, but all graceful. Newly expanded foliage may be damaged by sun and wind. Plant where it will receive some protection from the elements, especially winter elements. Can leaf out early and be killed back by a late freeze. Prefers some shade and good moisture.

When Acer palmatum has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

Flowering

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Fruiting

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8 Acer palmatum found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant
Number Accession ID Location
12013_00301*AHORTPARK
2ORIG_0611*AWARN
3ORIG_0602*AVAWT
42013_00427*AHORTPARK
5ORIG_0612*ALSA
6ORIG_0601*ALSA
72021_00059*ALILY
82022_00493*ADUHM

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