Species of Japanese Maple

Family of Japanese Maples
SpeciesSizeBasic Requirements
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)At 20 years height is 10’ and spread is 10’. Mature height is 20 to 30’ with a spread of 20 to 30’. Weeping forms get 10 feet tall but widerZones (5B) 6 through 8, prefers light shade but tolerates full sun, likes moist acidic soils
Growth rate is slow at 4 to 6 inches per year.
Fullmoon Maple (Acer japonicum). Mature height 20 to 30’ with a spread 20 to 30’Zones (5B) 6 through 8, prefers light shade but tolerates full sun, likes moist acidic soils
Threadleaf Japanese maple (Acer palmatum dissectum)Mature height 4 to 6’ (some taller) and up to 10 feet wide.Zones (5B) 6 through 8, prefers light shade but tolerates full sun, likes moist acidic soils

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