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Green Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum, Acer palmatum ‘Green’, Smooth Japanese Maple

Classic Lace-Leaf Green Foliage • Most Sun-Tolerant Variety • Spectacular Multi-Colored Fall Display

$1,599.00

Container size 15 Gallon 24" Box 36“ Box 48" Box

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The Green Japanese Maple is the classic, graceful form of the species, valued for its elegant, lace-leaf green foliage that turns a brilliant mix of orange, red, and gold in fall. It is the most sun-tolerant of the Japanese maples, making it a versatile choice for dappled shade to full sun (with afternoon shade in hot areas) in Bay Area gardens.

Showcases classic, finely dissected bright green leaves that provide a soft, elegant texture throughout spring and summer.
Provides a stunning fall display in shades of vibrant orange, crimson, and golden yellow.
More adaptable to full morning sun or filtered all-day sun than red-leafed varieties, especially in cooler coastal zones. Inland, afternoon shade is recommended.
Grows into a beautiful, rounded small tree perfect as a focal point near a patio, in a woodland garden, or in a large container.

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Find the right starting size without reading a nursery textbook. Compare the common sizes, then see what is available for the plant you want.

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Most Popular Sizes

These four sizes cover many common residential landscape and mature-tree projects.

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Landscape Containers

Smaller sizes favor quantity and value. Larger sizes give the landscape more presence sooner.

Mulflat Groundcovers View size → 1 Gallon Small starter View size → 2 Gallon Small landscape View size → 3 Gallon Established starter View size → Popular 5 Gallon Everyday landscape View size → 7 Gallon Medium landscape View size → 10 Gallon More established View size → Most Popular 15 Gallon Strong starting presence View size → 20 Gallon Large landscape View size → 24 Gallon Large mature container View size →

Mature Trees

Box Tree Sizes

More years at the nursery. More size on delivery. Less waiting for the landscape to look established.

24" Mature Starting Size A major step up from smaller landscape containers. View 24" Box → 30" Larger Presence More scale between 24" and 36" box sizes. View 30" Box → 36" Large Specimen Substantial trees with heavier handling needs. View 36" Box → 48" Major Specimen Large-project scale with planned delivery and placement. View 48" Box →

Indoor & Decorative

Inch Pot Sizes

The inch size refers to the nursery pot, not the plant height.

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Indoor Starter

16"

Floor Plant

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More Plants

Start around 1–5 Gallon

Good for larger planting quantities when you have time for plants to fill in.

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Faster Privacy

Compare 5–15 Gallon

A practical range for balancing coverage, handling and cost.

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Immediate Impact

Start with 24" Box+

More established material when the landscape needs presence now.

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Height, canopy and fullness vary by species, variety, season and current nursery inventory.

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Features:Foliage: Delicate 5-7 lobed leaves with lace-like serrations, emerging bright green maturing to orange-red/gold in fall,Form: Elegant, rounded crown with tiered branching,Bark: Smooth gray with subtle vertical striations
Mature Height: 10-25 ft
Mature Width: 8-12 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (12-18"/year)
Light Needs: Morning sun with afternoon shade
Key Advantages:Enhanced sun tolerance,Airy, translucent canopy,Low maintenance,Deer resistant,Four-season interest
Landscape Uses:Specimen tree,Asian-inspired gardens,Courtyard plantings,Woodland transitions,Container specimens

Q: Can it really handle full sun?A:Yes, compared to other Japanese maples, it is the most tolerant. In the Bay Area's coastal climate, it can often handle full sun with adequate water. In hotter inland valleys, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.

Q: Is Green Japanese Maple suitable for the Bay Area climate?
A: Yes. Green Japanese Maples perform very well in Bay Area conditions when planted with proper drainage and light protection.

Q: Do Green Japanese Maples change color in fall?
A: Yes. Many varieties turn shades of yellow, gold, or soft orange in fall.

Q: Are Green Japanese Maples easier to maintain than red varieties?
A: They are often considered slightly more forgiving, especially in areas with stronger sun exposure.

Q: How large does a Green Japanese Maple grow?
A: Most mature as small to medium-sized trees, making them suitable for residential landscapes.

Q: Where do Green Japanese Maples look best in a landscape?
A: They work especially well near patios, walkways, shaded areas, and designs that emphasize texture and form.