Emperor I® Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Wolff'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Estabrook's Farm * Grnhse
337 East Main St. Yarmouth ME 04096
- Lowe's
64 Manchester Drive Windham ME 04062-6418
- Lowe's
1058 Brighton Avenue Portland ME 04102-1030
- Broadway Gardens
1640 Broadway South Portland ME 04106
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum |
|---|---|
| Lore | The Japanese maple is the quintessential symbol of fall in the traditional Tea Garden, balanced by flowering cherries for spring. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Showy and colorful, this is among the best Japanese maple for smaller city yards. Plant in front as a single accent at entries and in foundation beds. Perfectly sized for around outdoor living spaces that ask for shelter and privacy without concern for an overly large tree at maturity. Bold autumn hues provide a long range focal point, particularly against a background of dark evergreen trees. Quintessential tree for the acid garden and among conifers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!