Frilly Willy Japanese Maple

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Frilly Willy Japanese Maple
Sapindaceae Acer Palmatum Frilly Willy Japanese Maples - Green Leaf
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Grows In	Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F through Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F Grows in Columbus! (Learn More)
Sun Exposure	Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun
Soil Drainage	Well Drained
Resistent To	Deer Resistant, Heat
Average Height	6' to 8'
Average Width	4' to 6'
Attracts	Visual Attention
Fragrances	None

Additional Information About Frilly Willy Japanese Maple

More about our Japanese Maples...

Gardener Direct offers over 150 outstanding and unique varieties of Japanese Maple. We are testing and adding new varieties every year. Our container-grown maples are expertly grown from grafts with the utmost care. Before we offer them for sale, plants are fully rooted and well-branched in 2, 3 or 5 gallon containers.

To determine hardiness and overall performance in the landscape, each variety of Japanese Maple has been field-tested in our trial gardens here in mid-Georgia. This means you can count on the specific information we provide about each plant.

More about Frilly Willy Japanese Maple...

Acer palmatum 'Frilly Willy' was discovered by the master plantsman Terrell Owens (not the football player!) of Danielsville, Georgia. 'Frilly Willy' is a dwarf to intermediate sized tree with an expected mature size of 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The form is upright, with tight ascending branches. The beautiful leaves feature extended, slender lobes with serrated edges, undoubtedly giving it the "frilly" appearance. Leaves emerge light green with a pink blush, changing to medium green for summer. Fall colors are red and orange.

Japanese maples stand out best when they are planted as a single specimen or in small groupings. Use them to accentuate an entryway or as a focal point to draw attention to a certain area of the landscape or home. Be careful not too overcrowd your Japanese Maple. We suggest underplanting with dwarf, low growing shrubs or groundcovers.

Culture & Care

When provided the right environment in the landscape Japanese Maples are very easy to grow and care for, and long lived.

Soil - Japanese maples adapt well to many soil types provided there is good drainage. Consistently wet or soggy soils can be a killer.

Sun - Some varieties will tolerate full sun. However, in their natural habitat, Japanese Maples are understory trees, growing in dappled forest sunlight and at the edges of partially shaded woodlands. Ideally they prefer to be grown in similar conditions, especially in the warmer climate of the Deep South.

Pruning - When a specific variety of Japanese maple is planted in the right size space; where it have room to grow to mature size, rarely will it require pruning. That beings said, removal of damaged or stray branches that spoil the form of the tree can be performed almost any time of year. Heavy or major pruning is best left to professionals. If you hire someone to prune your Japanese maple make sure he/she has the credentials and ALWAYS check references.

Water - During the first two summers after planting a Japanese Maple, make sure to water enough to keep soil damp but not soggy. Constantly wet feet can cause serious problems. Proper planting method can ensure proper drainage over the long term.