Pet Safe
moderate Care
Aoyagi Japanese Maple*
Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi'
The Aoyagi Japanese Maple is a stunning sight to behold. It is a beautiful, compact deciduous shrub with highly textured, silver-green to yellow-green foliage that transforms to shades of maroon-red in autumn. Springtime brings clusters of small, rosy-red flowers that provide sweet nectar for butterflies and other pollinators. Aoyagi Japanese Maples make nice additions to rock gardens, small spaces, naturalized areas and even as specimen plants on larger properties. They grow best in part shade to full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic soil and average water. Highly ornamental, easy to care for and disease-resistant, the Aoyagi Japanese Maple is an amazing and rewarding choice for any landscape.
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Water Needs
high
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 7
Hardiness Map
Green areas show climates worldwide where this plant can grow.
Zone 7
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Water Every
7-10 days
Sun Needs
partial-shade
Growth
Low
Care Level
Low
Season
Fall
Sep Oct Nov
Winter
Dec Jan Feb
Spring
Mar Apr May
Summer
Jun Jul Aug
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Pruning Time
How to Propagate
Grafting Propagation
Join scion to rootstock, bind securely until healed
Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Cutting
Take 4-6" cuttings in spring, root in water or moist soil
Air Layering Propagation
Bend stem to soil surface, cover lightly, roots form in 4-6 weeks
Root Division
Divide root ball in spring, replant sections immediately
Is This Plant Right for You?
Good For:
- •Homes with pets
Consider Carefully:
- •Indoor growing
- •Infrequent watering
Bloom Seasons
Care Tips
Light Requirements
Enjoys dappled or limited direct sun—about 2–4 hours of morning or late afternoon light and protection during peak midday sun.
Watering
Requires frequent watering to maintain moist soil. Don't let the soil dry out completely.