Waterfall Japanese Maple is a dwarf tree with cascading branches creating a waterfall like appearance. Its beautiful, finely cut palmate leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and gold in the fall. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 8’ - 10' Spread: 10' - 12' Spacing: 10' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Fall , Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool. Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas , Woodland Gardens , Privacy Screen , Street Tree , and Shade Tree COMPANION PLANTS: 'Johanna' Azalea , Black Mondo Grass , Southgate Divine Rhododendron IMAGES: Mark Pellegrini, Acer palmatum cv waterfall 2 , CC BY-SA 2.5 . (2) Jean-Pol GRANDMONT , Acer palmatum 'Waterfall' JPG1 , CC BY-SA 3.0