Japanese Maple, 'Arakawa'#15
Japanese Maple Arawaka
Acer palmatum 'Arawaka'
Height: Typically 5–7 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 5–7 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 5–7 feet apart for a balanced, compact display
Growth Rate: Slow (about 6 inches to 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Japanese Maple Arawaka captivates your landscape with its exquisite, compact form and finely dissected foliage that evolves beautifully through the seasons. In summer, its vibrant green leaves create a stunning visual backdrop, and in autumn, they burst into a fiery display of red that transforms your outdoor space into a living work of art. This non–tree form Japanese Maple is perfect for accentuating mixed shrub borders or for adding refined interest to container displays. Its naturally slow growth and elegant habit ensure a tidy, enduring focal point that exudes sophisticated textural beauty all year round.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers sun to part sun
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Watering: Provide consistent, deep watering during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and help regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed; remove dead or overly vigorous branches in early spring to maintain its compact, refined form
- Container Growing: Also performs beautifully in containers when given proper care and space
Enhance your landscape with Japanese Maple Arawaka—a refined, slow-growing deciduous shrub that delivers a continuous, inspiring display of delicate foliage and brilliant fall color, perfect for adding a touch of elegant interest to any outdoor space.
