Trees

Acer palmatum 'Garnet'

Garnet Japanese maple

Garnet Japanese maple in a botanical garden. Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Garnet combines a rounded, spreading outline with finely cut red foliage. Spring leaves open in lighter red tones, deepen through summer and brighten again in autumn. Its low canopy works as a distinct focal point where the arching branches and changing leaf color can be appreciated.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 4–6 ft in 10 years · Width: 6–8 ft in 10 years
Water: Evenly moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 5–8

Sizes & prices

#7red lace Japanese Maple$224.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental specimen
Foliage: Deciduous
Form: Weeping
Growth rate: Moderate (grower rating)

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Mild resistance reported for Japanese maple; protect young trees.
Drought: Poor tolerance; dry soil can scorch leaves.
Wet soil: Needs drainage; avoid waterlogged soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Fall color: Red

Growing & care

Soil: Humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist but freely draining soil; avoid saturated planting pockets.
Pruning: Keep pruning minimal and preserve the natural branching. Remove dead or crossing shoots; make small corrective cuts after full leaf expansion to limit sap bleeding. Cut back to a well-placed side branch, without leaving stubs.

Sources & photo credits

Maple Ridge Nursery

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

Iowa State University Extension

Royal Horticultural Society

Colesville Nursery

Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Garnet Japanese maple in a botanical garden. Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia 960 px thumbnail; no other edits.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.