HEPTALOBUM JAPANESE MAPLE
Acer palmatum 'Heptalobum'
FAMILY Sapindaceae
SYNONYMS
ADDITIONAL COMMON NAMES
See: all Acer
GENERAL INFO
This compact tree is perfect for urban landscapes, offering a tidy, vase-shaped form that fits well in small spaces. Its dense canopy provides ample shade, making it an excellent choice for sidewalks and patios. The leaves are small and serrated, turning a beautiful golden-yellow in the fall. It has a smooth, gray bark that adds visual interest year-round. This tree is highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making it a low-maintenance option for city dwellers.
Native range: JapanHorticultural use: Screen or Bonsai
Native range: JapanHorticultural use: Screen or Bonsai
TREE CHARACTERISTICS
Tree Shape: RoundedFoliage Type: DeciduousMaximum Tree Height: 15 feetCanopy Width: 10-20 feetGrowth Rate: ~12-24 in/yearLeaf Arrangement and Leaf Form: Opposite, SimpleLeaf Shape: Palmately-lobedLeaf color: GreenFall Color: YesFlowers: InconspicuousFlower Type: Has separate male and female reproductive parts on the same tree (monoecious)Flower Time: SpringFruit: Medium SamaraFruiting time: SummerBark Color: Light Green or Light Gray, Furrowed, SmoothLitter Type: Dry Fruit
SITE CONDITIONS
Recommended Planting Area: 2' to 4'Water Use Rating: MediumSunset Climate Zone: 2 - 10, 12, 14 - 24Shade Tolerance: YesUSDA Hardiness Zone: 6, 7, 8Soil Texture: Loam or Sand or ClaySoil pH: Very Acidic to Slightly AlkalineSalt Tolerance: ModerateWind Resistance: Medium High
CONSIDERATIONS
Branch Strength: MediumRoot Damage Potential: LowPotential health issues: AllergyDisease and Pest susceptibility: Armillaria, Root Rot, Verticillium and Invasive Shot Hole Borer, AphidsUtility Friendly: No
CITE THIS TREE
"SelecTree. UFEI. "Acer palmatum 'Heptalobum' Tree Record." 1995-2025. Cal
Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on Jun 21, 2025."
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/71 >
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/71 >
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