Acer palmatum 'Garnet'
JAPANESE MAPLE
Family: Aceraceae
Pronounced: AY-ser pal-MAY-tum
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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes
GROWING GUIDE
![Japanese maple](../../images/shrubs/Acer_palmatumGarnet053104.jpg)
Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Trees.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: A3, 2-10, 14-24.
USDA zones: 6-8 (some may be hardy to 5).
Heat zones: 8-2.
Mature size:
Height: 6 feet (2 m).
Width: 10 feet (3 m).
Leaf attributes:
Red-purple, deeply cut, 7 to 11 lobed leaves.
Light:
Full sun or partial shade.
Soil:
Moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Side dress with compost.
Pruning Methods:
Prune to shape in late fall to winter.
Pests and Diseases:
Some pests that could be problems are aphids, scale insects, and caterpillars. Possible disease problems are Verticillium wilt, tar spot, leaf spot and root rot.
Rainy Side Notes
![Japanese maple leaves](../../images/shrubs/Acer_palmatumGarnetClose053104.jpg)
Beautiful and graceful, Acer palmatum 'Garnet' are subjects for bonsai in pots as well as being used extensively in the landscape. An artfully pruned tree flowing over the side of a wall, as if a waterfall in motion, brings grace and beauty to even a simple scene like the one above.
Very fast growing when young, it will look two years older than most A. palmatums the same age. To bring out the red-orange color in the leaves, this maple will need some sun. Plant this to cascade down a wall or in a large container.
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