Although the Japanese maple (Acer japonicum or Acer palmatum), also known as the Japanese maple, is better known for its wonderful autumnal play of colors, when the initially soft green foliage turns deep red in various shades, it is also the flower that occurs in spring admirable.
When does the Japanese maple bloom?
The Japanese maple (Acer japonicum or Acer palmatum) blooms between April and May with long-stemmed, purple-red individual flowers and yellow stamens. The flowers form winged nuts that break down into individual fruits when ripe.
Japanese Japanese maple blooms between April and May
Approximately from April to May - some species also from May to June - the Japanese maple blooms in long-stemmed individual flowers consisting of around 10 to 15 umbels. The petals are bright purple-red in color and have striking yellow stamens. These develop into winged nuts about two centimeters in size, which break into two individual fruits when ripe.
Fan maple is not blooming – what to do?
If the tree doesn't bloom in spring, there are various possible reasons. However, due to the early flowering, late frosts or winter damage are primarily the cause - after all, not all of the approximately 500 known species of Japanese maple are really hardy.
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If the leaves of the Japanese maple turn brown, there are either care errors or a fungal disease - often caused by the wrong location.