Villa Taranto Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Root Division
Hardiness Zone:
6
Flowers:
Reddish-purple Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange,pink
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Villa Taranto Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto') require moderate watering. Water the tree deeply once a week during the growing season (spring through fall). Make sure the soil is moist but not saturated. Avoid overhead watering. In the winter, reduce watering to deeply once a month. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
sunlight
Villa Taranto Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto') is a deciduous shrub that will benefit from plenty of sunlight, ideally receiving 4 to 6 hours in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. In warmer climates, however, it is best to provide some afternoon shade to protect the foliage from heat stress and potential leaf scorch. While it does not require full sun to thrive, an area with plenty of bright, indirect light is recommended. As with all plants, provide supplemental sun if the plant is not getting enough light.
pruning
Villa Taranto Japanese Maple should be pruned in late winter or early spring. The amount of pruning depends on the desired look and shape of the tree. Generally a light pruning is recommended to maintain a natural shape and prevent the tree from becoming overgrown. Avoid pruning any branches that form the structure of the tree and only lightly prune the top foliage to slim it down if necessary. You may also creatively prune the side branches to form layers and create more interest in the tree’s form.
