Japanese Maples Shine in Spring
While their fall color gets most of the attention, Japanese Maples bring an elegant beauty to the spring landscape as well. As new leaves emerge, they unfurl in brilliant shades of red, green, orange, and even pink. The color of this fresh growth is exceptionally vibrant—the colors are visibly alive with the energy of the season. It’s a soft, quiet beauty that can be most appreciated up close
That’s why Japanese maples are best planted where you can see them every day. Near a porch. Outside a window. Beside a patio. Somewhere you’ll walk past often. These are not trees to hide in the back corner of the yard. These are trees to live with.
If you look closely in early spring, you may even notice tiny delicate blooms that appear with the new leaves. They don’t show every year, but when they do, they add another layer of beauty and help feed early spring pollinators.
Why Japanese Maples Are So Useful in the Landscape
- Small size makes them perfect for planting close to the house
- Light shade cools outdoor living areas so you can enjoy them for more of the year
- Beautiful structure adds interest even in winter
- Colorful foliage in spring, summer, and fall adds contrast to green landscapes
- Slow growing means little to no maintenance beyond regular watering
In spring, they bring fresh color.In summer, they provide light shade.In fall, they explode with color.In winter, their graceful branches become living sculpture.
A true four-season tree if there ever was one.
Where to Plant a Japanese Maple
- Near a front door
- Outside a picture window
- Next to a patio or seating area
- Along a walkway
- In a courtyard
- In a large container
Now Is the Time to Find Your Tree
Right now, Japanese maples are flushing with fresh spring growth and showing their freshest colors of the year. This is the perfect time to choose one, because you can see exactly what the leaf color and texture will look like in your landscape.
This Spring at Tallahassee Nurseries, we have a large selection of unique varieties and large, specimen trees ready to plant now. Japanese Maples will provide instant elegance and style to your home landscape. Their long lifespan makes them an investment that becomes more valuable each year. As they grow and mature into stately small trees they develop a one of a kind shape and character unique to your home and garden.
Come walk the nursery, see the colors for yourself, and find the Japanese maple that belongs in your yard.