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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Acer palmatum Thunb.
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Japanese Maple
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Sapindaceae
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6
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Slow growth rate, rounded to broad rounded character; mound-like shape, can
be tiered like a dogwood.
ADAPTABILITY:
Moist soil, high in organic matter, full sun in cooler climates.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, accent plant, patio tree.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Protect from wind and late spring frosts, best in a somewhat protected site.
Few insect or disease problems.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan, Korea
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zone 5-9, cultivar dependent
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
var. atropupureum -purple foliage; 'Dissectum'-leaves incised. A large
number of cultivars in Dirr.
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