Acer palmatum

Typically planted in the landscape too close to structures.

Acer palmatum (trunk)

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Common Name Japanese maple
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Low
Invasive Potential
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Partial Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Low
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Slow
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 20
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 6
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green Red; Yellow; White & Green
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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