Description
About Japanese Maple
One of 21 maple species native to Japan, Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
boasts the most airy and delicate aesthetic of all. Though no species
has produced as many varieties, our “common” Japanese Maples have not
only an uncommon grace and beauty, they are more rugged (withstanding
more sun and wind), faster growing, and more drought-resistant than
other, named forms.
The leaves of Japanese Maple are 2 – 4 inches
long with 5 – 9 deeply cut fine-toothed lobes, and are the source of
the Japanese common name for the species, “Kaede” (meaning “frog paws”).
The slow growing Japanese Maple stays fairly small (usually around 25
feet tall), and provides year-round interest. Young spring growth is
glowing red; summer’s leaves are soft green; fall foliage is scarlet,
orange, or yellow; and slender, leafless branches in greens and reds
provide winter appeal. Hardy enough to succeed in most climates,
Japanese Maple prefers filtered sunlight and little wind.
About Jonsteen’s Seedlings
All of our trees are
seed-grown without poison or pesticides at our nursery on
California’s Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by
the California Department of Agriculture, and come accompanied by transplanting and care instructions. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds,
temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting
local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling
will only grow in value and beauty!
About Jonsteen’s 100% Guarantee
All
of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If
your tree perishes, we will replace it with a small-sized seedling for
just the cost of shipping/handling ($4.60). We encourage all customers
experiencing difficulties growing their trees to contact us through our
toll-free “Tree Help Line” (1-888-387-3379).
