Many cultivar and variations of leaf form colors and tree height are available either as grafted bonsai trees or seed grown, and because the trees are extremely slow growing, sometimes maturing less than 2 feet in height, they are very expensive. For hundred of years the Red Japanese Maple trees have been grown and cultivated in Japan with a focus on bonsai plants or bonsai tree production that are most suitable for growing in small gardens.The Fall colors of the Japanese Maple leaves are dramatically intense and redder, that can be seen during the regular growing season, and the leaves persist on the trees for long periods.
Please contact your nearest Meadows Farms nursery for sizing and availability information.Certain cultivars of Red Leaf Japanese Maples grow red leaves in the spring that maintain the redness, and other clones have red leafs in the spring and fall but briefly during the summer will turn green. Our Japanese Maples come in many different sizes, may vary from each location, and may not be available at certain times. Japanese Maple Varietiesīelow are just a handful of Japanese Maple varieties carried by Meadows Farms. Japanese Maples thrive under the same conditions as Rhododendrons. SoilĪcidic or well-drained, neutral soil is preferable. Over-fertilization may cause your tree to become leggy, or even cause the foliage to burn.
Light fertilization of Japanese Maples is recommended using Jack’s All-Purpose Plant Food or Espoma Organic Plant Tone.
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Watering the leaves in full sun during the hot summer months will also cause leaf scorch. Wet periods followed by very dry ones, or vice versa, can cause leaf drop, leaf scorch, or twig die back. They are not overly competitive for water and are therefore compatible with most shrubbery.Ī uniform level of moisture supply, whether great or small, must be maintained. Japanese Maples have fibrous root networks which stay at the upper level of the soil. However, note that they will not develop typical deep red colors without the benefit of strong sunlight for part of the day. Red cultivars of many weeping varieties need some shade as well. Most variegated forms need semi-shade to keep lighter parts of their leaves from crisping. Green forms take full sun very well, although afternoon shade will prevent slight sunburn. Most weeping varieties ( dissectums) mature at about five feet with a ten-foot spread over 20 years. Most upright forms attain a height of 15 to 25 feet in 20 years. Japanese Maples are extremely adaptable to soil and climate conditions. With so many options, it’s easy to picture one of these serene beauties in your landscape. The amount to choose from is quite overwhelming, as there are more than 300 cultivars available today. These traits give Japanese maples year-round appeal for any garden or landscape, both traditional as well as themed. Japanese Maples are known for their unique form, delicate and colorful leaves, and smooth bark.
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