Our Japanese Maple is a seed grown variety. Japanese Maple can be large shrub or small tree and tends to
leaf out early, so it may be injured by spring frosts. There are very few
diseases that affect this Maple. The average size of a mature Japanese Maple is
between 15-25'. Some of the laceleaf varieties of Japanese Maple only grow to
7'. Protect Japanese Maple
from drying winds and direct sun and provide well-drained, acid soil with plenty
of organic matter, particularly in the southern part of its range. Japanese
Maple leaves often scorch in hot summer weather in hardiness zones 7b and 8,
unless they are in some shade or irrigated during dry weather. More direct sun
can be tolerated in the northern part of the range. In the far north it is best
to plant Japanese Maples on the South-east side of a structure to protect it
from the cold winter winds. Good drainage is important, so don't allow water to
stand around the roots. Japanese Maple grow fine on clay soils as long as the
ground is sloped so water does not accumulate in the soil. Responds well to
several inches of mulch placed beneath the canopy but remove mulch before winter
to keep the mice away. This Japanese Maple makes an excellent bonsai tree and
rootstock for grafting.
Be sure to clear all the grass away from beneath the branches to reduce
competition. Train the trunks and branches on Japanese Maple so they will not
touch each other. Eliminate or remove some secondary branches on main branches
with included bark or those which are likely to develop it as soon as possible.
This reduces the likelihood of one splitting from the tree later when it has
grown to become an important part of the landscape. Locate the tree properly,
taking into account the ultimate size since the tree looks best if it is not
pruned to control size. A Japanese Maple can enhance any landscape with its
delightful spring flush of foliage. It can be the centerpiece of your landscape
if properly located.
To
buy Japanese Maple seedlings and transplants use the table below.
A mature green leaf Japanese
Maple
To Order Japanese Maple by PHONE: We're glad to take your
order by phone. For your convenience, we have a toll free number 800
568-9179. Phone orders can be charged to VISA or MasterCard accounts.
To order Japanese Maple by MAIL: For those who wish to
order by mail or prefer to send a check, send orders to:
Porcupine Hollow Farm
8593 W. State Rd. Central Lake, Mi. 49622