Commonly Asked Maple Questions

Q: What is the diffence between a grafted and a seedling Japanese maple?
A: A seedling Japanese maple is a hybrid Japanese maple and will not remain true to its cultivar. Most seedlings revert to green/red upright maples and the trees will lose their red color during the summer. A grafted Japanese maple is basically a clone of a cultivar that was chosen for specific traits. A grafted Japanese maple grows almost exponentially in value with age. All maples at MrMaple.com are high-quality grafted Japanese maples.

Q: Do Japanese maples like to grow in the sun or shade?
A: It depends on the variety of Japanese Maple. Some maples, such as Inaba Shidare and Bloodgood prefer to grow in the sun. Some varieties such as Green Filigree or Toyama Nishiki need to be grown in the shade. Shade or Sun, we have the maple for you.

Q: How tall do Japanese Maples get?
A: Some maples, such as the Bloodgood Japanese maple grow into a tall tree of around 25 feet. Some maples are dwarfs, such as the ever popular laceleaf cultivar Acer palmatum dissectum Crimson Queen, which grows to a maximum height of 6 feet.
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Maple Care:
Q:Should I put cow manure underneath the Japanese Maple when I am planting?
A: No. Using something with such a high nitrogen content and high level acidity will actually burn the maple. It is best to plant a maple in regular or potting soil.

Q: I am planting my maple in the sun, what advice do you have?
A: Mulch! The best thing to do when planting a Japanese Maple in full sun is to mulch around the base of the maple. This keeps in moisture at the roots of the maple during the summer months and will also help the maple endure colder temperatures during the winter months.

Q: How much should I fertilize my Japanese maple?
A: Not much! Many growers over fertilize their Japanese maples, which actually stunts the growth on the trees. The best way to fertilize a maple is to use a weaker fertilizer such as Miracle Grow. Do not spray the fertilizer directly on the leafs. Apply it to the base of the tree once every 4-6 weeks.