Japanese Maple Colorado
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Japanese maple colorado. Most varieties of japanese maples are heat rated up to zone 8 although several are rated for zone 9. If you would like to learn more or purchase a specific variety of japanese maple click the variety link to our. Below is a cold hardiness rating of many varieties of japanese maples. As already stated the problem with growing japanese maples here in colorado is not just the cold but the alkaline soil wind aridity and intense sunlight.
In general japanese maples prefer acidic soil protection from mid day and afternoon sun. I would prefer a dwarf or semi dwarf 10 12 ft or under. This is a list of jms that are hardy to 20 degrees normally denver doesn t get that cold. If you live in a climate that has hot summers and cold winters this is the japanese maple tree for you.
In the fruit growing vineyard area so overall growing conditions aren t bad. Call us 303 477 7343. I have a spot that s pretty wind protected but only a. I am concerned about our intense sun.
These trees can be hard to grow in colorado but if you have a special protected spot they can do well. Acer japonicum fernleaf full moon maple reaches 8 12 ft. Japanese maples need protection from wind and large amounts of sun throughout the entire year. Widely used well known the bloodgood is the standard for comparison among the purple leaved tree form japanese maples.
We re actually in western colo. Up to 5 500 ft and 20 degrees. Hi there i ve posted on the maple forum and gotten some very hepful suggestions on jm in my zone but i d like to hear more from people growing them at altitude i live near denver 5280. A big sturdy japanese maple tree vitifolium offers wide deep green leaves that turn bright shades of gold yellow orange and scarlet in autumn.
Cold hardy japanese maples as you can see there are quite a few choices of very nice trees. The japanese maple you had in your previous yard may have been an acer palmatum which has very lacy purple foliage and is frequently grown in the denver area as a decorative tree. Wide are both known as japanese maples and are in the soapberry family these and several other varieties are hardy to zone 5 arapahoe county. Log in my account my account my account.
Any suggestions for growing japanese maples in colorado. Although japanese maples thrive best in zones 5 9 they can be successfully grown in colder climates. Made in colorado authentic colorado gifts. Products 3 sort by.
Japanese maple online store. We are in zone 6a 6b and our property is largely covered with very large pines and spruces most 60 70 years old. Japanese maple leaves of colorado made in colorado gifts denver co. Wide and acer palmatum coral bark japanese maple reaches 15 20 ft.