Product Description
Japanese Maple Canvas Posters
Japanese Maple Canvas Posters
Acer palmatum, called Japanese maple or smooth Japanese maple is a species of woody plant native to Japan, North Korea, South Korea, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia. Many different cultivars of this maple have been selected and they are grown worldwide for their attractive leaf shapes and coolers. This little tree is the cornerstone of Japanese gardening, with its magnificent leaf color and shape. The Japanese red maple lends a sense of grace to any space. The dash of red is a welcome addition in yards and parks across the Japan. It may be a red glow between city walls in autumn, a sparkle of apple green in spring, a sculpture to catch the snow in winter. It can provide a soft presence in a small front yard or command attention with wine-dark foliage against a backdrop of summer greens. It is the Japanese maple, and among small trees and shrubs for temperate climates, none is more versatile. There are many maple species in Japan, but most of the trees that gardeners call Japanese maples are varieties of Acer palmatum. Japanese maples are elegant in all seasons, with delicate leaves, fine fall color, and the loveliest branch patterns in the world. When planted in the sun, as opposed to a partly shaded understory, these trees become fully foliated rather than open and airy. Some simple pruning can restore or enhance their natural form, bringing the most out of them for summer and winter viewing. Japanese maples less than 15 years old are prone to put on new growth that looks like a buggy whip. With the leaves out of the way in winter, it is easy to see the branch structure and, in turn, make the right cuts. In summer, however, you can judge the right amount of thinning needed to see the tree’s bones.
