- A deciduous broad leaf growth, the Japanese maple tree, Acer palmatum, is a member of the maple family, Acer, and tends to be smaller than most maples. It varies in size according to its cultivation. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Service notes that hundreds of cultivars of this species exist.
- Depending on the cultivar, the Japanese maple grows to a height of between 12 and 25 feet, encompassing a spread of 10 to 25 feet. Proper care, nutrition, soil and irrigation encourage its upright growth potential. Diseases and pests -- particularly if they strike when the tree is immature -- may discourage it from reaching maximum size.
- Dwarf Japanese maples are popular among landscape gardeners due to their small size. Many are planted next to decks or potted for inside environments. The University of Connecticut reports that dwarf cultivars typically grow to a height of between 4 and 6 feet. The shaina and Sharp's pygmy are two dwarf Japanese maple varieties.
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