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Japanese maple

SpeciesAcer palmatum

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Japanese maple
Photo: Kurt Stüber [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typetree

“Verticillium wilt is one of the more serious diseases that can affect Japanese maple trees.” — Common Japanese Maple Pests and Diseases: How to Prevent Them

Days to germination14–28 days

from Maple · “Germination typically occurs within 2-4 weeks” — Maple Tree Life Cycle Explained: From Seed to Mature Tree - Gilded Latte

Days to maturity20–30 years

from Maple · “Typically, a maple tree reaches full maturity in 20-30 years” — Maple Tree Life Cycle Explained: From Seed to Mature Tree - Gilded Latte

Lightdappled light or protection from hot afternoon exposure

“A sheltered location with dappled light is a cautious starting point” — Japanese Maple Care: Sun, Water, Soil, and Leaf Scorch

Waterdeeply when needed, particularly during dry periods

“Anthracnose is a fungal disease that can affect leaves and young branches, particularly during cool, wet spring weather.” — Common Japanese Maple Pests and Diseases: How to Prevent Them

Spacing36 in

from Maple · “Space multiple seeds at least 3 feet apart” — Maple Tree Life Cycle Explained: From Seed to Mature Tree - Gilded Latte

Pestsaphids, scale insects

from Maple · “Monitor for pests like aphids or scale insects” — Maple Tree Life Cycle Explained: From Seed to Mature Tree - Gilded Latte

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