Although the category of trees classified as Japanese maples has an overwhelming variety of specimens there is perhaps no specimen that stands in comparison with the Red Japanese maple. The unparalleled position of the Red Japanese maple is largely due to its aesthetic brilliance that can work wonders for your garden.
Having the potential to reach up to a height of twenty feet with an equal amount of width the red Japanese maple becomes the centre of attraction in any garden. The tree thrives on loam and organic soil and needs to be kept well drained. The ideal atmosphere for the healthy growth of the red Japanese maple needs to be moist not wet.
When it comes into its full form the red Japanese maple has a rounded shape. This is one of the trademark characteristics of the red maple tree. The tree has a rather slow growth rate and takes its own sweet time to mature.
This is why growing red Japanese maples from seedlings requires a lot of patience. However when the whole process is successfully completed the benefits are reaped for many years to come in the form of a beautiful red Japanese maple tree.
The tree is fairly resistant to hot temperatures but would do better in a partially shaded area. This would minimize the risk of causing the tree sun burns and other problems that arise due to constant direct exposure to the sun’s rays.
The uniqueness of the red Japanese maple tree is where it gets its name from. It is the leaves of the tree that make it one of the most beautiful garden specimens in the world. Although the flower color is not showy when it comes to the red Japanese maple it is the red color that the leaves take on during the fall season that make the tree special.
The brilliant red leaves of the red maple tree are nicely contrasted with the green to purple foliage color. The dark brown bark that holds the rounded mature tree has its own aesthetic appeal.
In the world of botany the red Japanese maple tree is known as the Acer Palmatum Autopurpeum. It has been observed that throughout the history of Japanese gardens this single specimen of the maple tree family has been the most popular choice for ornamental plants.
The red maple tree is often strategically placed close to the main water feature in a Japanese garden. This is because it is a deciduous tree which requires an abundant supply of water. This versatile species is a real show stopper and almost makes the visitor feel as the entire garden theme revolves around the tree.
The tree can be planted in groups to form borders or as single show stopping elements. Since the tree is single stemmed it is not classified as a large tree rather it can be described as a multi stemmed shrub.
