Japanese Maple is a deer resistant, deciduous tree with an vase-shaped habit. Deeply cut leaves emerge red, mature green in summer and turn red, orange or yellow in fall. Natural, multi-trunk form. Use as a lawn tree, potted plant or accent in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 10′-20′ tall, 10′-25′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 5a
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Attributes: Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Attracts Birds, Fall Color
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Grows well in a variety of well draining, enriched soils. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth appears. Prune to shape in winter.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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