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Japanese maples or Acer palmatum are small trees or large shrubs with slow growth that can form magnificent bonsai. Their size varies from 3 to 10 meters depending on the variety. Japanese maples flower in April/May. Their red-brown winged fruits are called samaras. They are grouped in pairs and are very decorative in the fall. Japanese maples are recognizable in the fall by their foliage with magnificent flamboyant orange colors. Maples are widely used in Japanese gardens or Zen gardens. Corentin Alex, from Temps des Fleurs, in Marcigny, in Saône et Loire, gives you the few precautions to take before planting your Japanese maples. He also explains how to choose your Japanese maples according to the shapes and foliage you are looking for to decorate your flowerbeds and balconies. You will discover how to successfully plant an acer in a pot. Le Temps des Fleurs is a member of the Horticulturs et Pépiniéristes de France. Plant Craftsman in Marcigny in Saône et Loire in the Burgundy region.