Acer palmatum |
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Japanese Maple |
This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. Leaves later turn orange or yellow in fall. It is slow growing to 20', and requires shelter from the hot sun. The leaves of this tree are small, light green in color, and deeply lobed. It should also be noted that this tree remains spectacular throughout all seasons. (2nd photo courtesy of Steve Mullany)
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
Brown, Green, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.