Metamorphosa™ Japanese Maple (Acer)
Shrub
- Lacy foliage changes color throughout the season!
- Grows with a graceful shrub-like habit.
- Low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Zones 5b-8, part sun/sun, 13' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
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EXPOSURE
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Description
The lacy and colorful foliage and neatly bundled into a shrub-like habit. It was a finalist in the RHS Plant of the Year competition at the Chelsea Flower Show, but we're sure it will be a winner in your garden.
Details
Patent #: PP#32,420
Common name: Japanese Maple
Zone: 5b – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-13′ tall x 3-10′ wide
Foliage color: Yellow, green, pink, orange, red, violet
Season of interest: Spring through Fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, low flammability
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, container, foliage garden, formal garden
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hours/day)
Water: Moderate moisture
Spacing: 3 - 10 feet apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Winterizing: A 2-3″ layer of shredded mulch is recommended. In colder areas, site away from strong winds. Consider wrapping with burlap in zones 5 and 6 for extra protection.
Maintenance & pruning: Avoid pruning unless you'd like to shape it in springtime.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Very beautiful tiny, healthy tree. The soil chosen was perfect and still moist.. fast draining with pine bark fines. We'll packaged. It arrived very quickly. People who are disappointed should do some research before buying plants and understand what they are purchasing. I've ALWAYS received healthy plants from this site, and customer service is great if you have any issues.
Arrived in great condition. Doing well!
Perfectly packed. Healthy plants. Cant wait to plant them. Thank you!
She is absolutely beautiful!? Well packed, too.
The Japanese Red Maple plants that I purchased have not done well. One died within 2 weeks of planting. My second plant is struggling along, I lost hope and bought another from Home Depot. Paid about 3 times what I paid for my first but after accounting for shipping, the dead plant and less work to get that plant established, my local Home Depot Garden Center won hands down
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Outstanding and professional shipping the plants very healthy Thanks 😊
Small plant but it's growing well. Good package
Came shipped perfectly lots of leaves.Perfect moisture in the soil. Small and delicate. Super excited to see her grow!
Tree has taken off and added quite a bit of growth already. The foliage is attractive and the shape is round and shrub like. Gonna leave it potted up for a few years to see where it goes . So far it's a very nice tree.
How tall will this be when I get it?
Hello, the Metamorphosa™ Japanese Maple will arrive as a young plant. The size and maturity of the plant will varies widely depending on the time of the year they are purchased and if they were recently trimmed.
Can this plant be grown in a container.
Yes, the Metamorphosa™ Japanese Maple can be grown in a container. Just make sure the container is large enough to accommodate the root system and has good drainage. Check out this blog article to find the best advice for choosing the right size container for your plants:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/
Hello… is this Japanese Maple good for Zone 8A and if so when will you get them back in stock… I have looked everywhere for them…
Hello! We don't have expected ready date for the next crop of Metamorphosa™ Japanese Maple. Please click the Notify Me When Available button to receive an email when its back in stock.
Can it survive the scorching Texas heat? What is the best Japanese Maple for Texas with little shade.
Hi! This Japanese Maple is rated for zones 5-8 and needs part sun/part shade. My guess it it won't do very well in the conditions you are describing. Your best option is to find a Japanese Maple that is rated for your zone and likes sun.