Japanese maple
Acer palmatum
Acer
Sapindaceae
Trees & Shrubs
Zone 5–8
🐾 Pet-Safe
Japanese maple requires afternoon shade and moist soil.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
—
Mature Height
180″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • 1 Inch Per Week
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 300″
Root Depth
Medium
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 5, 2020 by Gabriella Layer (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (3)
Nakamura Nursery
22 in stock
Last batch: 7/24/2026
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$189.00
Test Nursery (Owner Tester)
20 in stock5gal
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$19.99
Vance Gardens
8 in stock
Last batch: 7/24/2026
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$145.00