The ideal time for planting is early autumn when the soil is still warm, allowing for some root growth before winter. Additionally, stake the tree and water in well with liquid seaweed fertilizer to promote root growth.
To prepare for planting, we recommend incorporating well-rotted compost and cow manure into the planting area about 3-4 weeks prior to planting. Until well established, it’s important to stake and adequately water the trees, especially in dry periods.Īfter two to three years, most varieties become drought-tolerant. They grow best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Japanese Maples are happy in both sunny and shaded conditions but prefer some protection from hot afternoon sun and drying winds. Also means Frogs Hands, again referring to the young foliage.
Kaede – Thought to be the original Japanese name for Japanese Maple trees. It also means Baby’s Hands which refers to the very young foliage. However, now it is mostly used to refer to Maple Tree autumn foliage. Momiji – This actually means the changing colour of the leaves or autumn leaves. This change takes place slowly after the latter days of summer, creating a mottled, pink, white, and green color combination.Japanese Maple – Green Weeping Form What do the Japanese call Japanese Maples? This variety is of course known for its extraordinary white and green leaf color in spring and summer, but as fall approaches, the white portions of each leaf become increasingly pink in color. ‘Amber Ghost’ is a fairly slow-growing variety which makes it a suitable addition to most any garden! Acer palmatum ‘Amber ghost’įinally, let’s discuss the fall color of the “floating cloud” maple, Acer palatum ‘Ukigumo’. The bright orange color in fall makes it really stand out among most other maples. Fairly large leaves have subtle leaf veins of a different color. Acer ‘Triflorum’Īcer palmatum ‘Amber Ghost’ has outstanding orange color even in the summer but getting more intense during fall. The slightly exfoliating bark gives more character to this outstanding tree. While it is green in the summer, the fall color show is one of the best with a mix of orange, yellow, and red as the leaves transform for autumn. It is truly unlike any of the “Japanese maples” we commonly produce. What makes this species unique is the fact that each lobe is completely dissected all the way to the base of the leaf, giving it a leaf that has three leaflets. It is important to note that the leaves of maple trees vary much more than you might think! Acer triflorum is maple which we do not commonly produce but have a limited selection of larger specimen-size trees. We have a few similar varieties available as well, including ‘Aka kawa hime’ and ‘Little Sango’ which are a bit slower-growing. This variety is fairly common and in high demand. Before the leaves fall from the tree, a glorious contrast occurs, displaying bright yellow leaves combined with the vibrant red twigs. ‘Sango kaku’, commonly called the “coral bark” maple, shows brilliant red bark starting in fall, persisting all the way through winter. Some maple trees are known for their colorful twigs in fall as well as winter. Due to its popularity, this variety is available in a wide range of sizes. 
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‘ Aureum’ is perhaps the most popular Acer shirasawanum cultivar, often referred to as “Golden Full Moon.” As temperatures become cooler, the areas that were yellow become more orange and red while plants grown in more shade simply become a more brilliant golden-yellow color. Fall color is a reddish-orange color, giving it an assorted color pallete throughout the seasons. The color is a slightly more contrasting yellow-green with fiery orange-red newer leaves. Moonrise is a newer variety similar to Autumn Moon that was discovered by Carl Munn. The fall color is typically displayed as a tapestry of yellow, orange, and red-purple tones. Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’Īutumn Moon is similar to Jordan but with more noticeably orange color throughout the summer. These brightly colored leaves contrast beautifully with pink-orange twigs on the newest growth before leaves change to a mix of orange, yellow, and red later in fall. The growth later in the season features a darker orange color before bleaching almost pure white in dry, sunny weather. These leaves are sometimes the most colorful and also contrast nicely with the older foliage of the tree.Īcer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’ is one such variety with stunning color changes throughout the growing season. Many maples, when grown in warmer climates, will produce a second flush of growth towards the end of summer. While most maples are regarded for having stunning leaf color in the fall, many Acer palmatum have colorful samaras and outstanding transitional colors from summer to fall.
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