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Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Photo by Ryan Regner
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Field Notes

Description:

Japanese Maple is a plant native to Japan, the bark of the tree is gray and smooth. Sometimes grows as a shrub, broad flat leaves. Can grow very tall.

Habitat:

The Japanese Maple grows well in garden soils, needs moisture and good drainage. These type of trees prefer morning sunlight and shade during the afternoon.

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PublishedOctober 21, 2015

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