How big does an ornamental Japanese maple get?

2 to 30 feet tall
Size and Form: Choosing the right one means knowing how you want to use it. Japanese maples range from 2 to 30 feet tall in forms that can be weeping, rounded, dwarf, mounding, upright, or cascading.

How can I get my Japanese maple to grow taller?

You can make the tree grow taller if you stake the branches upright. ‘Viridis’ has bright-green, dissected leaves that turn golden-yellow and red in the fall. This is the ‘green-leaf’ variety of the weeping Japanese maple. It has the same sun and soil requirements as the other red laceleaf maples.

Which Japanese maple is the fastest growing?

Tamuke-yama is the fastest growing of the cascading forms. It is also the most heat resistant and so the ideal choice for hotter, humid areas. The leaves are reliably purple-red all summer, turning crimson in fall.

Can you reduce the height of a Japanese maple?

Prune the Japanese maple in nearly every season with a slight preference for winter and generally avoiding spring. Carefully follow the natural harmony of the growing pattern. Do not try to change the tree’s shape but prune with the shape. Reduce the width of the tree but do not try to reduce its height.

What is the best fertilizer for Japanese maple trees?

I recommend using a slow or controlled release type fertilizer. Commercially known as Polyon or Osmocote, these are the most common and both work very well on Japanese maples.

How do you rejuvenate a Japanese maple tree?

Sprinkle a few pinches of granular fertilizer around the base of the tree, and water it in over the next few weeks. Be sure to do this in summer, not fall, as you do not want to stimulate the tree into growing just before winter.

Where to buy the best Japanese maple trees?

Rest assured, when you buy semi dwarf Japanese maple trees from Wilson Bros Gardens we safely ship the highest quality container grown trees that are ready to plant and thrive for years to come in your gardens – Guaranteed! The Plants you want… Wilson Bros Gardens brings you awesome every day!

How tall does a Emperor Japanese maple tree grow?

Emperor, or ‘Wolff’, will grow into an upright tree about 15 feet tall, holding its purple-red leaf color from spring to fall, when it ends the season in a blaze of scarlet. It is also very fast growing, so a worthwhile specimen will develop in just a few years.

Why are leaves shriveling on Japanese maple trees?

In hot regions the main danger is heat and sun-scorch, which can cause the leaves to shrivel in summer. When this occurs trees will sprout normally the following spring. Growing trees in shadier locations and making sure they have sufficient water will normally prevent this problem in summer.

How tall does a purple ghost Japanese maple get?

Purple Ghost is one of the smallest of the upright Japanese Maples, growing into a tree that is rarely more than 10 feet tall. So if you have a small space or are looking for a tree for a large pot, this is the one to choose.

How tall does a semi dwarf Japanese maple tree grow?

Below you’ll find a list of semi dwarf Japanese Maple varieties we offer that grow from 5 and 10 feet tall at maturity. Rest assured, when you buy semi dwarf Japanese maple trees from Wilson Bros Gardens we safely ship the highest quality container grown trees that are ready to plant and thrive for years to come in your gardens – Guaranteed!

How tall does a geisha Japanese maple tree get?

‘ Geisha’ (Acer palmatum ‘Geisha’): This is one of the most spectacular of all variegated Japanese maples. In spring, the new leaves are hot pink, then age to green with flecks of white and pink in summer, then change to spectacular orange in fall. A small upright tree, it grows to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide in about 10 years.

How tall does a garnet Japanese maple tree get?

‘Garnet’ is another lace-leaf Japanese maple with red leaves. The foliage remains reddish orange throughout the growing season, then fades to purplish green in late summer before turning bright red in fall. This cultivar grows to a mature height of 9 to 12 feet with a similar spread.