Acer pictum Japanese Maple Nov19 poor or sandy soils

poor or sandy soils

slightly acidic soil and performs best in full sun to partial shade

In early spring the foliage is a bright pink on purple and has almost a metallic shine on its sharply divided leaves

While the purple red margins fade

'Nana horizontalis' has a weeping habit and a dwarf nature

Acer pictum Japanese Maple Nov19 poor or sandy soilsAcer pictum Japanese Maple Zones 5 8 Acer pictum is a beautiful and adaptable Japanese maple species native to forests across Japan, China, and parts of eastern Asia. Known for its rounded, spreading habit, it typically reaches 3040 ft tall over time, occasionally larger in ideal conditions. Its 57 lobed leaves emerge with bronze tones in spring, mature to bright green in summer, and finish with vibrant shades of yellow and orange in fall. Thriving in