Species Villa Taranto Japanese Maple

Villa Taranto Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto'

The Villa Taranto Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto', is a stunning, medium-sized deciduous tree native to Japan. It features delicate five-lobed, olive-green foliage tinged with rich purple in spring, which turns to an intensely red colour in the autumn. This unique, eye-catching colour display, in combination with its elegant, vase-shaped form, makes it a superb small garden feature, providing visual interest throughout the year. With low maintenance requirements, and a slow to moderate growth rate, this small tree is definitely one to consider adding to your landscape.

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Villa Taranto Japanese Maple typically starts flowering in April.

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