Waterfall Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall'

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Overview

The Acer palmatum 'Waterfall', a cascading Japanese maple, boasts lush, green, lacy leaves that turn golden-yellow with hints of crimson in fall. It thrives in USDA zones 5-8, reaches a mature height and spread of 6 to 8 feet, and prefers partial shade. This elegant specimen is perfect for accentuating garden spaces, creating a serene ambiance with its graceful, arching branches that suggest the flow of water.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — a cascading Japanese maple

Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — lacy leaves that turn golden-yellow with hints of crimson in fall

Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — It thrives in USDA zones 5-8, reaches a mature height and spread of 6 to 8 feet, and prefers partial

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 8–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — a cascading Japanese maple

Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — lacy leaves that turn golden-yellow with hints of crimson in fall

Waterfall Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Waterfall') — It thrives in USDA zones 5-8, reaches a mature height and spread of 6 to 8 feet, and prefers partial

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