1-gallon Garnet Towers Japanese Maple - a stunning red dissected leaf lace-leaf tree grown in zones 5-8. Its compact size makes it perfect for small gardens.
The Garnet Towers Japanese maple is a laceleaf variety that is known for its dark purple-red foliage. It is a good choice for growing in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. The Garnet Towers Japanese maple can grow up to 15 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
The Garnet Towers Japanese maple will begin to produce its dark purple-red foliage in early spring. The leaves will remain red throughout the summer and will turn a deep burgundy in the fall. The Garnet Towers Japanese maple is a deciduous tree, so it will lose its leaves in the winter.
Here are some tips for caring for Garnet Towers Japanese maple:
- Plant the Garnet Towers Japanese maple in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Water the Garnet Towers Japanese maple regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize the Garnet Towers Japanese maple in early spring and again in late summer.
- Prune the Garnet Towers Japanese maple in late winter or early spring to shape the tree and remove dead or diseased branches.
- Protect the Garnet Towers Japanese maple from pests and diseases.
With proper care, Garnet Towers Japanese maple will be a beautiful addition to your landscape for many years.
Overall, Garnet Towers Japanese maple is a good choice for home gardeners in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It is a beautiful and versatile tree that is relatively easy to care for.
Here are some additional details about the Garnet Towers Japanese maple:
- It is a relatively new variety, developed in the 1970s.
- It is a slow-growing tree.
- It is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, but prefers well-drained soil.
- It is not as susceptible to pests and diseases as some other Japanese maple varieties.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 6-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Best Color- Part Shade Tolerates Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 8-15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Acer palmatum 'Red Select' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
