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Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum, Sapindaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Flame AzaleaRhododendron calendulaceum
Shade Provision
Chinese JuniperJuniperus chinensis
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Star MagnoliaMagnolia stellata

Star magnolia's shallow fibrous root system competes directly with Japanese maple's similar root zone in garden settings

Giant DogwoodCornus controversa

Giant dogwood's broad canopy and potential allelopathic compounds can suppress Japanese maple growth in understory plantings

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Maple grow in?

Japanese Maple grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Japanese Maple?

Good companions for Japanese Maple include Flame Azalea, Chinese Juniper.

Design guilds with Japanese Maple and see companion relationships visually.

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