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- Japanese maple - Recommended species and varieties
- Japanese fan maple or Japanese maple?
- Recommended varieties of the Japanese maple
- Tips
The coloring of the leaves varies depending on the species
Japanese maple - Recommended species and varieties
The Japanese Maple has been enjoying great popularity with gardening enthusiasts for a number of years, as the attractive, easy-care wood does not need much space - but, in autumn in particular, offers a fascinating eye-catcher due to the intense autumn colors.
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However, the Japanese Maple is not the same as Japanese Maple, because behind this name hide three different species: the Japanese Maple (Acer japonicum), the Japanese Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) and the Gold Maple (Acer shirasawanum). But whatever style you choose, you will notice the interesting growth, the low foliage and the spectacular autumn colors.
Recommended varieties of the Japanese maple
In the table below you will find an overview of popular and new varieties of Japanese Maple, including both Acer palmatum and Acer japonicum. However, the list is of course not complete, there are about 400 to 500 different varieties of these two maples. So that you can choose the right tree, we have also added the location information.
Tips
Japanese maples are best seen as solitary in the garden or in the tub, but they can be planted very well.