General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 4 to 5 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Cutleaf Japanese Maple
  • Threadleaf Japanese Maple
  • Maple
  • Japanese Maple
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Acer palmatum
  • Synonym: Acer palmatum var. dissectum

Photo Gallery
Location: Fairfield, CT, USA
Date: 2023-05-08
May 2023
Uploaded by robertduval14
Uploaded by dave
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Date: 2019-08-28
Location: My garden in Gent, Belgium
Date: 2012-04-27
Young foliage is yellowish green and turns later into deep Emeral
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2013-05-16
Spring colour of the leaves.

Photo credit: David J. Stang

Date: 2020-05-13

Date: 2020-05-13
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2015-05-07

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