Japonicum vs. Palmatm

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  1. Kaitain4

    Kaitain4 Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    I've really gotten fascinated with the Japonicums lately, and was wondering what everyone's experiences were with these trees. How do they compare to Palmatums? Specifically:

    1.) Cold tolerance vs. Palmatums
    2.) Water requirements vs Palmatums
    3.) Heat tolerance vs. Palmatums
    4.) Light requirements / shade, sun tolerance vs. Palmatums
    5.) Growth rate vs. Palmatums
    6.) Pest / disease resistance vs. Palmatums
    7.) Anything else I didn't think of!! :-)

    I was also wondering which specific varieties you've had the most luck with or are most impressed with. So far my favorite is Takinogawa.

    Thanks!
     
  2. krautz33

    krautz33 Active Member 10 Years

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    I think Japonicums have the best fall color.

    Krautz
     
  3. Kaitain4

    Kaitain4 Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Fall color - that's one I forgot to put on the list, but a very important one. Thanks Krautz!!

    And they do have some incredible colors - my Vitifolium is unbelievable!
     
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    krautz33 Active Member 10 Years

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    Another thing I like about the Japonicums is their flowers. I think they flower better than palmatums. Usually palm flowers are insignificant but Japonicums flowers are showy.

    Krautz
     
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    'Fairy Lights' is the best ! The color is insane . There is a 4-5' in Florence , Alabama . It stops traffic .
     
  6. alex66

    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    i prefere japonicum vs palmatum because is better for my USDA zone,but japonicum.have a few number of cultivar,and not exist one with purple leaves .i see again :verticilluim no attack,hot wind resistence ,dry resistence ,open soil no problem .i have Vitifolium ,Acutinfolium ,Ohgi no sen and my favorite Kaujaku nishiki.
     
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    emery Renowned Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    I agree, japonicum is generally easier than palmatum disease-wise, light-wise, and soil-wise. Really just generally tougher. But of course less variety, and perhaps less elegant in habit.

    Although my Dancing Peacock put on a florescent display this fall, it's a hard argument when Mirte is glowing pink, Osakazuki flaring, Eddisbury orange, Chitoseyama brilliant red, etc etc!

    Alex I'm due to get a Kajuku nishiki in a couple of weeks too! :)
     

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