Japanese Maple Plant
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a tree growing 8-15 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 5-8, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring part shade and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
4 to 6 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Early Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
5 to 10 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Stress Relief
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Anthracnose, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, leaf distortion, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Limited medicinal uses; mainly ornamental