Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
180"–360" H × 180"–360" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
NY
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Japanese maple is an elegant ornamental tree prized for its delicate, deeply lobed leaves and graceful branching structure. It produces small reddish flowers in spring and offers stunning fall color ranging from yellow to deep red. This slow-growing tree develops an attractive rounded canopy that provides light shade.
In an HOA neighborhood
Japanese Maple is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The small spring flowers attract bees and beetles for pollination. The tree also provides nesting sites for birds and light cover for small wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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