

The first thing to stand out is its shape. According to some reports, it has been cultivated for about three hundred years.īut that is not its only advantage. Tamukeyama is one of the oldest varieties of Japanese maple. All this provides a pattern of unique beauty. The foliage is very heavily cut into thin lobes. At the end of the season, the leaves turn scarlet. Usually, under the right growing conditions, the red has a strong shade of purple. This Japanese maple also has an excellent red leaf color.

In addition, the branches point downward making a great weeping effect.
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It is ideal for growing in full sun in almost all of the United States.Īmong the advantages of this variety is its growth habit, which is mushroom-shaped. It can exceed 15 feet in height and width. Crimson Queen Japanese MapleĬrimson Queen has a medium size. Depending on the time of year, the shade may change slightly, but in general, the color holds up very well. In addition, the color of the leaves is very intense red-purple. This creates a unique pattern when looking at the tree from a short distance. The branches also sag very much downward, which gives it a wonderful weeping effect.Ī second advantage is the very deeply dissected leaves. Its special value is that it has a very interesting growth habit.įirst, it usually reaches no more than 6-8 feet in height while it can reach 10-15 feet wide. Inaba Shidare is a unique Japanese maple that can be grown in full sun in zones 5-9. Provide plenty of space and nutritious, well-drained soil for good growth. The growth habit is upright with many side branches. It reaches 15 feet in height and a little less in width. It is only in autumn that the leaves turn bright red before they fall off. Emperor I leaves are deeply dissected and have a red-purple color that is not lost in summer. This is also the maple with the best leaf color compared to other maple varieties.

The main thing is to provide it with enough water. You can grow it in full sun, even in zone 8. Emperor I Japanese MapleĮmperor I is the kind of maple that has excellent hardiness in place with excellent tolerance to direct sun. The color can vary from red to orange depending on the season and growing conditions. The tree also has some weeping, which makes it even more valuable in the eyes of Japanese maple lovers.Īs for the leaves, in Orangeola they are deeply dissected into several parts which also have dissections. The growth habit is more like a large bush than a tree. It will reach a height of 4 feet and a width of 3 feet in the first 10 years. It is a very compact and beautiful maple. It can be grown throughout most of the U.S., particularly in zones 5-8. Orangeola is also a full sun maple, although it can just as well tolerate partial shade. The crown shape is upright when young, but expands over time. In the fall, the foliage turns orange-red. So you have to plant it at least 15 feet away from buildings or trees.Īs for its appearance, Bloodgood has bright red leaves divided into 5-7 lobes. You also have to consider that it is a fairly large tree that can reach 25 feet in height. Although in zone 9 some shade will be an advantage. It can grow in zones 5-9 and does not need shading or shelter for the winter. In addition to their excellent tolerance to direct sun, they also have very high ornamental values.īloodgood is one of the best Japanese maples for full sun. Today we are going to look at those Japanese maples that are best suited to growing in full sun.
