The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum ... This tree is quite a bit taller than most other red-leaf Japanese maple ...

I have cared for many different varieties of Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, when managing gardens across the UK and Italy.

Azaleas and rhododendrons are also popular choices for a Japanese-inspired garden. ‘Azaleas and rhododendrons are widely used ...