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Japanese Maple

Scientific name	Acer palmatum
Common name	Japanese Maple
Type	Trees
Variety	Deciduous
USDA Zone hardiness	6a - 8b
Exposure	Partial sun
Height	15 to 20'
Spread	20 to 30'

Deeply lobed, small light green leaves in summer become yellow to bronze red in fall. Thousands of cultivars available varying from region to region. Prefers moist well drained soil conditions with good organic matter. In climates with high summer temperatures Japanese maples will require after noon shade to prevent leaf scorch.