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Japanese maple trees are good for adding stunning colour to any garden, as they frequently display vibrant hues of green, red, orange, and gold throughout the seasons. These trees also tend to be smaller than other varieties within the Acer genus, making them incredibly versatile. This means that they can thrive in gardens of all sizes, from the most compact spaces to larger landscapes. They also do wonderfully when planted in containers!
When planting ornamental acers, we recommend that they are planted in a location that offers morning shade and afternoon full sun. This helps to prevent leaf scorch that can occur from too much direct sun or the evaporation of morning dew on the leaves!
Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’
Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’ is a truly captivating addition to any landscape. It has feathery, lobed leaves that unfurl in spring with a rich dark green colour, beautifully enhanced by bronze or pink undertones. This creates a visually striking display right from the start of the season.
As autumn approaches, ‘Jerre Schwartz’ truly shines with its foliage transforming into a stunning, vibrant red. This provides a spectacular show of autumn colour. Beyond its foliage, this Acer also has delicate, small flowers in the spring. These flowers develop into attractive red winged fruits, adding another layer of visual interest throughout the year.
With a compact and upright growth habit, ‘Jerre Schwartz’ typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters. This manageable size, combined with its exceptionally attractive foliage, makes it a highly sought-after choice for architectural planting and a perfect fit for various landscape designs, from containers and city gardens to rock gardens.
Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’
‘Sango-kaku’ has striking coral-red young branches that deepen in colour throughout the winter months. In spring, delicate 5-lobed leaves emerge with pinkish-yellow hues. These leaves transform to a lush green in summer before turning a lovely yellow in the autumn. It also produces very small reddish flowers in the springtime.
The Coral-bark maple is a versatile plant that can grow into a substantial shrub or a small tree. Its striking appearance makes it an excellent choice as a feature plant, whether showcased as a captivating focal point in a container or as an attractive addition to a mixed border. Especially as its abundance of colourful stems offers wonderful interest throughout the winter months!
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
‘Bloodgood’ is a striking, large, bushy deciduous shrub known for its rounded shape and attractive, deeply lobed foliage. The leaves emerge in a rich red-purple in spring, transforming to a vibrant red before falling in the autumn. In addition to its foliage, this shrub produces small purple flowers in the spring, followed by distinctive red winged fruits, providing recurring splashes of eye-catching colour and interest throughout the seasons.
Reaching a mature height of 4 meters, the Japanese maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. Highly valued for its beautiful foliage, it is a popular architectural plant, perfectly suited for planters, city gardens, and rock gardens.
Planting Tip
When planting ornamental acers, we advise choosing a location that offers morning shade and full afternoon sun. This planting strategy helps prevent leaf scorch, which can occur from excessive sun exposure or the rapid evaporation of morning dew on the leaves.
We hope the information provided has been helpful in explaining what Japanese maple trees are good for while showcasing their beauty and versatility!. They truly are wonderful for enhancing any landscape. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We would also like to remind you that you are welcome to visit our nursery to personally select your plants!
