Species of Japanese Maple
| Family of Japanese Maples | | Species | Size | Basic Requirements |
| Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) | At 20 years height is 10’ and spread is 10’. Mature height is 20 to 30’ with a spread of 20 to 30’. Weeping forms get 10 feet tall but wider | Zones (5B) 6 through 8, prefers light shade but tolerates full sun, likes moist acidic soils |
| Growth rate is slow at 4 to 6 inches per year. | |
| Fullmoon Maple (Acer japonicum). | Mature height 20 to 30’ with a spread 20 to 30’ | Zones (5B) 6 through 8, prefers light shade but tolerates full sun, likes moist acidic soils |
| Threadleaf Japanese maple (Acer palmatum dissectum) | Mature height 4 to 6’ (some taller) and up to 10 feet wide. | Zones (5B) 6 through 8, prefers light shade but tolerates full sun, likes moist acidic soils |
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