* Botanic name: Acer japonicum "Aconitifolium." * Flowers: Inconspicuous; tree is grown for other traits, including fall color. * Size: To 15 feet. * Form: Upright, small tree. * Needs: Prefers moist ...

Privacy hedges do the job, but they can create a boxed-in feel. This tree, on the other hand, still maintains light and airiness while adding privacy.

The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be found throughout Japan, China, and Korea, but are often imported to ...

I love maple trees but do not have room for large trees on my small lot. I see a lot of Japanese maples. Are they good choices for our area? Other than flowering small trees, Japanese maples are the ...

The Japanese maple has no flowers to speak of. It is not a reservoir of life for native pollinators. It is somewhat expensive to buy and is slow to grow. Every garden should have one. Few other trees ...

My affection for the Japanese maple shows in the number and variety of Japanese maples in my yard. I have one next to my garage door with succulents growing under it. I have two in containers around ...

The Japanese maple has no flowers to speak of. It is not a reservoir of life for native pollinators. It is somewhat expensive to buy and is slow to grow. Every garden should have one. Few other trees ...