Japanese Maple Hardiness Zone
Vertrees the leading authority on japanese maples writes on page 47 of his world reknowned book japanese maples.
Japanese maple hardiness zone. The roots can withstand temperatures as low as 14 degrees fahrenheit. This means that many are suitable only for usda plant hardiness zones 7 or below. Not all can tolerate zone 5 minimum temperatures but basically all can survive a zone 7 winter. By crossing the tender japanese maple a.
As a rule japanese maple trees are hardy in zones 5 through 9. Pseudosieboldianum solidly hardy in zone 4 hybridizers have been able to create small trees that resemble japanese maples with their refined habit and beautifully cut foliage but that can tolerate winters of at least 30 f 34 c. This will allow you to bring the ornamental appeal of japanese maple to your deck patio poolside and driveway expanding your garden. Take heart however if you re a zone 8 gardener.
Pacific coast maples takes a more conservative approach to hardiness zones because zones 5 9 are where japanese maples thrive and we want you to have an enjoyable experience with your new japanese maple tree. Most varieties of japanese maples are heat rated up to zone 8 although several are rated for zone 9. Of the japanese maples acer japonicum is a bit more hardy than the palmatum cultivars especially a. Japanese maples tend to do better at being cold hardy than heat tolerant.
Most japanese maples are usda cold hardy to zone 5 although a few are rated for zone 4. Palmatum with its hardier close relative the korean maple a. But also hot sun and dry winds can injure the plants. If you would like to learn more or purchase a specific variety of japanese maple.
Keep reading to learn more about growing japanese maples in zone 7 gardens and how to select zone 7 japanese maple varieties. Growing japanese maples in zone 9. Growing japanese maples in zone 7. Click here to find out what zone you are in.
On the other hand j d. Japanese maple is a cold loving tree that generally doesn t perform well in dry warm climates so hot weather japanese maples are uncommon. If you want a tall tree look at emperor 1. On may 7 2005 doss from stanford ca zone 9b wrote.
Palmatum or seedling japanese maple is probably the hardiest form of japanese maple. It is a classic japanese maple with the standard red leaves. If you are looking for japanese maples for zone 4 start by selecting the right cultivars. First japanese maple for zone 9 may not get an adequate period of dormancy.
Japanese maples have a non invasive root system that makes them ideal for container growing and bonsai culture. Although none are guaranteed to thrive as zone 4 japanese maple trees you ll have the best luck by planting one of these. Excess warm weather can injure the trees in several ways. There are a quite a few beautiful japanese maple trees for zone 8 and even 9.
An established japanese maple can withstand temperatures down to zero degrees fahrenheit on exposed parts. Japonicum aconitifolium has shown good hardiness. Below is a cold hardiness rating of many varieties of japanese maples.
