How big does an Acer palmatum grow?

Acer palmatum varieties feature a rounded to broad-rounded habit, with a layered branching structure and typically grow up to 10-25 ft. tall and wide (3-8 m).
What are Acer palmatum ?

Acer palmatum , commonly known as the Japanese maple, natively grows in Japan, China, Korea, and eastern Asia. Acer means “maple” in Latin, meaning that the genus belongs to the same family as North America’s maple trees – Aceraceae; Palmatum is derived from Latin words meaning hand-shaped, referring to leaflets that are palmately lobed like fingers on humans’ hands.
How large does an Acer Palmatum grow?

Acer palmate is a deciduous tree and among the most popular shade trees in Japan and North America. Acer Palmatum varieties feature a rounded to broad-rounded habit, with layered branching structure and typically grow up to 10-25 ft. tall (3-8 m) and wide. Acer Palmate is also available in bonsai form, reaching maximum heights of 2 feet (60 cm). Acer Palmatums are prized for their lace like foliage. They do well best under 4 hours of direct sunlight each day but can tolerate up to 8 hours of sun per day if properly acclimated.

What do Acer palmitas look like?

Acer palmatum range from 10 – 25 ft. tall and wide and feature green lace-like leaves that are 2.5 – 8 in. long by 0.75 – 3 in. wide with seven to nine lobes per side, shaped like maple leaves found on North American maples but smaller. Acer Palmatum bear small bell-shaped flowers during the months of spring; followed by winged samaras; Acer Palmate leaves typically fall off during early autumn (September). Acer palmate is prized for its strong vibrant green foliage and dense canopy which needs little to no pruning once established (before maturity) since Acer Palmatums do not grow too tall or require crossing branches that need support. While Acer Palmate does not produce nuts or fruit, it can be easily propagated through softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer and rooted under mist; Acer Palmate thrives best in USDA Zones 5-9. Acer Palmatum is also available in bonsai form, reaching maximum heights of 2 feet (60 cm). Acer palmate has a shade tolerance rating of Drought Tolerant; while Acer Palmate can tolerate up to 8 hours of sun per day if properly acclimated, it does require regular watering – irrigating every three to five days during periods of drought, only when the top two inches of soil becomes dry. Acer palmate will not survive frost. Acer Palmatum needs a rich acidic soil with good drainage which must be fertilized every six months from March to September – use an all-purpose fertilizer according to package instructions to ensure Acer Palmate thrives and remains healthy. Acer palmate, like all Aceraceae species, is susceptible to Acer Palmatum borers and Japanese beetles.
Acer palmate has a shade tolerance rating of Drought Tolerant; while Acer Palmate can tolerate up to 8 hours of sun per day if properly acclimated, it does require regular watering – irrigating every three to five days during periods of drought. Acer palmate will not survive frost.