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MAYMONT’S TREE OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Location at Maymont: Japanese Garden
Zone: varies depending on the cultivar
Blooms: small clusters of red to purple blossoms in the spring
Fruit: red parallel winged fruit, samara, _-_" long
Leaf: palm-shaped leaves varying in size and color (maroon/red/green) depending on the cultivar
Height: 3’-25’ depending on the cultivar
Exposure: partial shade, full shade
Culture: thrives in moist, acidic soil in a protected spot; easy to transplant, water well
There are hundreds of cultivars of Japanese maples exhibiting varying leaf size, color and shape along with an array of heights and growth characteristics. Do a little research to choose the cultivar perfect for your landscape.
Sponsored by a grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry
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