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Japanese Maple
Butterfly Japanese Maple
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Japanese Maple

Common name:Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum

This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. Leaves later turn orange or yellow in fall. It is slow growing to 20', and requires shelter from the hot sun. The leaves of this tree are small, light green in color, and deeply lobed. It should also be noted that this tree remains spectacular throughout all seasons.

Butterfly Japanese Maple

Common name:Butterfly Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'

This small tree has blue-green leaves and is variegated with white and a hint of pink. In the fall, white margins turn bright magenta. It grows well in full sun or light shade.

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Common name:Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
Botanical name:Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

The dark green foliage of this plant is produced in the form of flattened planes. It has very slow growth properties to a size of 3' high by 2' wide. It requires partial shade for growth, and is a choice plant for either rock or Asian gardens.

Managing Your Soil

Healthy soil is the cornerstone of a vibrant landscape. It provides oxygen and nutrients vital to plant growth and sustenance. It provides protection from the sun and stability for root systems.

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Designer: Diane Beeler

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.

 

 

 

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