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Daily care and tips for Japanese Maples

When and where should you plant a Japanese maple?

Planting is best done in autumn, between October and November, to allow the plant to take root before 'winter, or in spring when there is no risk of frost. Choose a partially shaded spot, protected from cold winds and direct afternoon 'sun.

What type of soil is suitable for a Japanese maple?

This plant prefers cool, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, with an ideal pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Soil that is too chalky or too compact causes the foliage to turn yellow due to iron deficiency.

Why are the edges of my Japanese maple leaves turning brown?

This phenomenon, known as leaf scorch, generally occurs due to'excessive sun exposure,'drying winds, or'insufficient watering during hot weather. Moving the plant to a more sheltered spot or spreading mulch around its base helps limit this drying out.

How do you prune a Japanese maple?

Pruning is'carried out at the end of winter, before bud break, removing only dead wood or poorly positioned branches to preserve the shrub's natural shape. Avoid heavy pruning, which weakens the plant and delays its recovery in spring.

Where can I buy a quality Japanese maple?

Plant and Stories offers a selection of'Japanese maples from French and European growers, selected for their vigor and well-developed foliage. Fast, secure delivery ensures your plant arrives in perfect condition, ready to be planted in the garden.

Everything you need to know about Japanese Maples

What are the most widely planted Japanese maple varieties?

The most sought-after varieties are 'Acer palmatum Atropurpureum, with its persistent purple foliage throughout the 'summer, 'Acer palmatum Dissectum, with its cascading habit and deeply lobed leaves, and 'Acer palmatum Bloodgood, renowned for its fiery autumn colors. Each brings a different shape and color palette to the garden.

What is the difference between a Japanese maple and a common maple?

L'Japanese maple stands out for its more modest size, rarely exceeding 5 to 6 meters at maturity, compared with over 20 meters for a field maple. Its foliage is also more finely lobed or deeply cut, and its fall colors are particularly vivid, ranging from golden yellow to purplish red.

Is the Japanese maple evergreen or deciduous?

J'apanese maple is a deciduous species: its leaves turn red, orange, or yellow in autumn, depending on the variety, before falling. In winter, its bare branches form a striking silhouette that remains decorative even without foliage.

How tall can a Japanese maple grow when mature?

Depending on the variety, a mature Japanese maple grows to between 2 and 6 meters tall, with a similar spread, and grows slowly at'around 15 to 20 centimeters per year. Dwarf cultivars such as Dissectum often stay under 2 meters, making them perfect for small gardens.

Is Japanese maple hardy in France?

Yes, J'apanese maple tolerates temperatures as low as'15 to 20 degrees below zero, depending on the variety, making it suitable for most regions of France. It is particularly vulnerable to late spring frosts, which can damage new growth.

Japanese Maples

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a shrub to plant in fall or spring, in a sheltered, partially shaded spot, in well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soil.

The essentials at a glance:

  • 📅 Planting: In fall or spring
  • ☀️ Exposure: Partially shaded, sheltered from wind and scorching sun
  • 🌱 Soil: Well-drained, moist and slightly acidic
  • 💧 Watering: Regularly for the first two years
  • 🎯 Uses: As a specimen, in a border or in a pot

Japanese Maples: the grace of sculpted foliage in the garden

Few shrubs transform a garden as lasting a way as Japanese Maples. Native to the mountain forests of Japan and Korea, Acer palmatum captivates with its finely cut foliage and changing colors throughout the seasons. This shrub makes a striking specimen on a lawn, in a border or in a pot on a sheltered terrace, where its graceful silhouette and layered shape bring natural elegance all year round.

Planting and caring for a Japanese Maple in the garden

This plant prefers a partially shaded spot, sheltered from drying winds and the scorching afternoon sun, with well-drained, moist and slightly acidic soil. Ideally, plant it in fall or spring, in the ground or in a large pot for compact varieties. Regular watering for the first two years encourages deep rooting, especially in dry weather.

Buy your Japanese Maple from Plant and Stories

Our Japanese Maples are selected from French and European growers to ensure vigorous, well-shaped plants, ready to thrive in your garden or on your balcony. Each shrub is delivered with care, with its root system protected, to help it establish successfully after planting. Fast, secure delivery means your Japanese Maple will arrive at the best time for you to plant it with peace of mind.

For more information, see our complete guide: Japanese Maple: the complete guide.

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