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Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Japanese Maple care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Acer palmatum
Common names
Momiji
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Acer
Species
A. palmatum
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Start growing

Dappled shade, protection from wind, and consistent moisture.

02

Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® seeds are pre-stratified. Watch the delicate, lace-like leaves unfold.

03

Propagation

By seed (variable) or grafting.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Spectacular spring and autumn color; seeds are winged samaras.

05

Growing conditions

Shaded woodlands and sub-canopy layers.

06

Weather & tolerances

Moderate cold; sensitive to scorch in hot sun.

07

Pests & plant health

Aphids and Verticillium wilt.

08

Plant safety

Safe.

09

Botanical features

A deciduous shrub/small tree known for graceful architecture and vibrant red/purple foliage.

10

Varieties

‘Bloodgood’, ‘Dissectum’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Premier ornamental specimen for Zen gardens and bonsai

12

Native range & distribution

Native to Japan, Korea, and China.

13

Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

‘Palmatum’ refers to the hand-like shape of the leaves.

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History

Cultivated in Japan for centuries; introduced to the West in the 1800s.

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