

However, in their natural habitat, Japanese Maples are understory trees, growing in dappled forest sunlight and at the edges of partially shaded woodlands.
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Sun - Some varieties will tolerate full sun. Consistently wet or soggy soils can be a killer. Soil - Japanese maples adapt well to many soil types provided there is good drainage. When provided the right environment in the landscape Japanese Maples are very easy to grow and care for, and long lived. We suggest underplanting with dwarf, low growing shrubs or groundcovers. Be careful not too overcrowd your Japanese Maple. Use them to accentuate an entryway or as a focal point to draw attention to a certain area of the landscape or home. Japanese maples stand out best when they are planted as a single specimen. The tree is a semi-dwarf to 6 or 8', upright but spreading, with dense foliage and a nice yellow fall color. The leaves are reminiscent of birds' feet, though the cultivar name refers to a 'crazy lion' of Japanese literature. The medium-to-deep green leaves have very narrow lobes, the edges of which curl inward toward the top center, almost rolling into a cylinder. This cultivar is notable for its very unusual leaf form. This means you can count on the specific information we provide about each plant. To determine hardiness and overall performance in the landscape, each variety of Japanese Maple has been field-tested in our trial gardens here in mid-Georgia. Before we offer them for sale, plants are fully rooted and well-branched in 2, 3 or 5 gallon containers.

Our container-grown maples are expertly grown from grafts with the utmost care. We are testing and adding new varieties every year. Gardener Direct offers over 150 outstanding and unique varieties of Japanese Maple.
