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Apr 12, 2024 · Emperor 1 (Acer palmatum 'Wolff') looks much like a 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple variety, but it's shorter and grows upright. It's a hardy variety, leafing out later in the spring than other Japanese maple trees. It has black-red bark with dark red foliage that turns scarlet red in autumn.
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Most Japanese maples are USDA cold hardy to zone 5 although a few are rated for zone 4. Most varieties of Japanese maples are heat-rated up to zone 8, although several are rated for zone 9. Below is a cold hardiness rating of many varieties of Japanese maples.
They are slow growers, averaging only 6 to 12 inches per year–partly because they are shockingly expensive at the nursery. They can be grown as single-stemmed trees or multi-trunk displays. Most Japanese maples are hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.
- Watering
- Staking
- Mulch and Fertilizer
- Pruning and Trimming
When planting, make sure you use plenty of water during the planting operation. Do not plant into dry soil and then just sprinkle the surface afterwards. Mulch of a rich organic material should be put on over the whole root area after planting. For the first year or two, make sure to water your tree regularly, once a week from spring to fall and tw...
Your tree will not need staking, but if you are growing a cascading form it is possible to create a taller tree with a very attractive form by staking a few branches upright, keeping them staked until they are firm and support themselves. This will create a multi-tiered treethat is very attractive and eye-catching.
In spring renew the mulch and apply a small quantity of tree fertilizer, scattered over the whole root zone. Young trees also benefit from liquid fertilizer during the early years, applied in late spring and early summer. Trees in planters and containers should be fed with a liquid fertilizer once a month from the time growth begins until late summ...
Pruning is not normally required, except for removing any small branches that may naturally die as the tree develops. Long shoots can be trimmed back a little to encourage denser growth, but trimming and heavy pruning could destroy the natural habit of your tree, which is its greatest asset. Trees in containers may need more regular trimming to kee...
- Autumn Moon. Obviously, I love all my Japanese maple children equally. But if there is one tree that I tend to show off just a bit more than the others, it’s A. shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon.’
- Beni Kawa. A. palmatum ‘Beni Kawa’ isn’t just beautiful when it’s dressed up in its full summer foliage. It has bright coral-colored bark that makes a striking statement in the winter garden as well.
- Butterfly. A. palmatum ‘Butterfly’ stands out because it has medium-green leaves with distinct silvery white margins. And some leaves may be entirely green while others are entirely silvery white, giving the entire tree a lovely variegated appearance.
- Coonara Pygmy. A. palmatum ‘Coonara Pygmy’ stays petite, only growing to about ten feet tall – about half the size of some larger Japanese maples – with an upright habit.
May 8, 2024 · Japanese maples thrive in conditions that mimic their native habitat—areas that offer shelter from harsh winds and protection from the afternoon sun. Most of these trees do well in Zones 5-8. An ideal spot balances light and shade, ensuring the maple's intricate leaf colors are vividly displayed without risking sunburn or stress from overexposure.
Short Answer. Japanese maple trees are generally considered to be hardy in most climates. They prefer full or partial sun and a moist, well-drained soil. They are typically quite tolerant of both drought and cold temperatures, though they may need some protection from extreme temperatures.
