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Acer japonicum (Downy Japanese maple)
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9m
Max height
Max height
9m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acer japonicum
Other names
Downy Japanese maple, Japanese maple, Full moon maple, Full-moon maple, Amur maple
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. japonicum - A. japonicum is a large, bushy, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with rounded, lobed, mid-green leaves turning red in autumn and erect umbels of reddish-purple flowers in spring followed by winged fruit.
Acer japonicum is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Bushy, Spreading
Flower
Reddish-purple in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Horse chestnut scale Aphids , Horse chestnut scale
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Acer japonicum (Downy Japanese maple) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry conditions or too much exposure. Water in dry periods.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Acer japonicum
Other names
Downy Japanese maple, Japanese maple, Full moon maple, Full-moon maple, Amur maple
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. japonicum - A. japonicum is a large, bushy, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with rounded, lobed, mid-green leaves turning red in autumn and erect umbels of reddish-purple flowers in spring followed by winged fruit.
Native to
Japan
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Bushy, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Reddish-purple in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Acer japonicum (Downy Japanese maple) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry conditions or too much exposure. Water in dry periods.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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