Japanese Red Maple Tree – Characteristics, Significance, Applications, and Care Instructions

The red maple (Acer palmatum) is a famous ornamental tree originating from Japan, Korea, and China. Its defining characteristic is the vibrant red color of its leaves, especially in autumn, bringing a striking, elegant, and luxurious beauty to garden landscapes and architectural spaces.

This type of bamboo is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, buildings, and garden cafes, and is a special material for Japanese garden rock art. 

 How to care for Japanese Red Maple trees

 Agricultural land

• Well-drained, humus-rich soil: tribat soil + loam soil + rice husk ash + perlite.

• Suitable pH range: 5.5 – 6.5 .

 Light

• Prefers soft light, avoid direct sunlight above 32°C.

• Ideally: a partially shaded location with 4–6 hours of sunshine per day.

 Watering

• Water in the early morning or late afternoon.

• The soil needs moderate humidity, avoiding waterlogging.

• Summer: 1–2 times/day. Cooler seasons: every 2–3 days.

 Temperature and environment

• Ideal temperature: 10–25°C .

• If growing in Vietnam, you will need:

  • Use netting to cover 50–70% of the area during strong sunlight.

  • Add a misting system for cooling.

  • Suitable planting areas: Da Lat, Sapa, Tam Dao, Ba Na, etc.

 Fertilizing

• Fertilize every 2–3 months with diluted NPK fertilizer 14-14-14 or 16-16-16.

• Organic: vermicompost, microbial fertilizer.

Trimming and shaping

• Pruning should be done in late autumn, before the new growing season.

• Remove weak branches, maintaining the natural, soft shape.

Why you should buy red maple saplings  from our garden plant nursery.

With 15 years of experience in planting and gardening, we specialize in maintaining and supplying seedlings and mature trees for planting and construction projects throughout the country.

High-quality seedlings and a friendly, dedicated staff: With our experience in propagation and nurturing plants, we can support you in planting and caring for your garden from the beginning, until you are truly familiar with your new role in gardening. Whether you are already familiar with the work or just starting out, we will support you. Above all, our plants are always carefully nurtured and propagated before being delivered to our customers.

Our seedlings are reasonably priced to suit both wholesale and retail needs: We offer  competitive nursery prices , guaranteed to be lower than the market average. Bulk buyers will receive  preferential wholesale pricing . Retail customers can also rest assured that the price per plant is very reasonable,  with “good price”  coupled with good quality.

Variety of sizes and shapes: caytrongsanvuon.com offers a full range of options, from small tabletop plants and medium-sized garden plants to large, beautifully shaped trees. Whether you want a 40cm tall tree or a 4m tall tree, we have it –  meeting all your decorating needs.

After-sales service: With a team of experienced staff, including skilled engineers with extensive knowledge of ornamental plants and gardening, you can contact us directly after your purchase to receive after-sales support. Our staff is happy to assist you wholeheartedly.

Contact us immediately at caytrongsanvuon.com for advice on choosing and purchasing Japanese Red Maple trees  via Hotline 096 3366 484 or 08 5818 1579