Japanese maples are deciduous tree like shrubs prized for their leaf shapes and colours. Japanese maples are one of the most loved plants in the UK. They are slow growing and have many varieties that can mature in size mostly from 3 to 6 metres tall, some taller. The star of these beautiful Japanese maples are the leaves, usually 5 to 7 lobed, sometimes more, they appear in the spring in various shades, depending on which variety.
Japanese maple like moist well-drained soil, avoid heavy wet soils.
Can grow in full sun but prefers partial shade because the leaves can burn in full sun especially if the soil becomes dry.
Japanese maples are slow growing.
Japanese maples like acidic to neutral soils.
Flat shallow sensitive root system.
Plant Japanese maples into sunny small garden spaces, courtyards or cottage gardens. They also work well in pots.
Japanese maple need pruning to remove dead branches, or to shape. Any pruning should take place in the winter when the plant is dormant.
Beautiful deciduous large shrubs or small trees with spring flowers and outstanding leaf colouring.
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