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    Acer japonicum

    Also Known As

    • Fullmoon Maple
    • Japanese Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

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    Acer japonicum plant details

    Acer japonicum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring purple, red and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer japonicum

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple, red and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer japonicum

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Acer japonicum plant

    How to Grow Acer japonicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel'

    aka Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewell', Burgundy Jewel Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel' foliage by plant lust
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    Acer circinatum 'Sunglow'

    aka Sunglow Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Sunglow' by plant lust
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    Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix' distinctive bark, form, winter interest by plant lust
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    Acer griseum

    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer griseum bark by Forestfarm
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer campestre 'Carnival' foliage by plant lust
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