Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Japanese Maple grows in partial shade to morning sun and prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to morning sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Japanese Maple as 30-120 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to established tree size.
Plant Overview
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is listed in the Sapindaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial deciduous tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0219
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Japanese Maple is listed for partial shade to morning sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to morning sun
- Soil
- Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-120 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to established tree size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-120 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to established tree size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.