Please note: The photographs shown are of the actual plant you will receive.
Acer palmatum 'Mayday' — Compact Japanese maple valued for its refined foliage, graceful branching, and seasonal color. This cultivar develops a balanced, upright-to-rounded habit that brings structure without overwhelming smaller garden compositions. Leaves emerge fresh green in spring, deepen through summer, and transition into warm shades of orange, red, and crimson in fall. Mature height typically ranges from 6–10 feet with a similar or slightly wider spread; moderate growth rate with selective pruning to maintain structure and remove crossing or damaged branches.
Key characteristics:
Leaf: Palmate leaves with a refined, medium-fine texture that provides seasonal foliage interest without becoming visually heavy.
Color: Fresh green through spring and summer, developing warm orange, red, and crimson tones in autumn.
Habit: Compact, upright-to-rounded form with graceful branching; well-suited as a specimen, in foundation beds, mixed borders, or smaller garden compositions.
Light: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade or filtered light; protect from intense afternoon sun in warmer Zone 7 conditions to reduce leaf scorch.
Soil & care: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter; maintain consistent moisture without allowing roots to remain saturated. Mulch around the root zone while keeping mulch clear of the trunk. Prune selectively in late winter or early spring to remove dead, crossing, or poorly positioned branches and refine the natural form.
Hardiness: Suited to USDA zones approximately 5–8 (zone suitability can vary by microclimate).
Please note: The photographs shown are of the actual plant you will receive.
Acer palmatum 'Mayday' — Compact Japanese maple valued for its refined foliage, graceful branching, and seasonal color. This cultivar develops a balanced, upright-to-rounded habit that brings structure without overwhelming smaller garden compositions. Leaves emerge fresh green in spring, deepen through summer, and transition into warm shades of orange, red, and crimson in fall. Mature height typically ranges from 6–10 feet with a similar or slightly wider spread; moderate growth rate with selective pruning to maintain structure and remove crossing or damaged branches.
Key characteristics:
Leaf: Palmate leaves with a refined, medium-fine texture that provides seasonal foliage interest without becoming visually heavy.
Color: Fresh green through spring and summer, developing warm orange, red, and crimson tones in autumn.
Habit: Compact, upright-to-rounded form with graceful branching; well-suited as a specimen, in foundation beds, mixed borders, or smaller garden compositions.
Light: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade or filtered light; protect from intense afternoon sun in warmer Zone 7 conditions to reduce leaf scorch.
Soil & care: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter; maintain consistent moisture without allowing roots to remain saturated. Mulch around the root zone while keeping mulch clear of the trunk. Prune selectively in late winter or early spring to remove dead, crossing, or poorly positioned branches and refine the natural form.
Hardiness: Suited to USDA zones approximately 5–8 (zone suitability can vary by microclimate).
