Herter Nursery

Can one tree reshape your entire yard? See how a Japanese maple transforms movement, shade, seating, and daily life in your garden.

Learn how to design high contrast landscapes using Japanese maples, bold color pairings, and rock elements, plus expert variety guidance from Herter Nursery and our acer palmatum selection.

Learn the best companion plants for Japanese maples, including shrubs, ferns, hostas, and evergreens, plus tips for pairing them with acer palmatum from Herter Nursery.

Discover 2025’s most loved laceleaf maples—Crimson Queen, Waterfall, and Tamukeyama—and see how each adds texture and beauty to your garden.

Learn how to prevent leaf scorch in Japanese maples with sun planning, moisture control, mulching, shading, and wind protection, plus expert guidance from Herter Nursery.

Build a calm Zen garden using Japanese maples, gravel paths, stones, and water features, with expert guidance and acer palmatum for sale from Herter Nursery.

Keep your Japanese maple thriving through every season with our easy care guide—fertilizing, pruning, and protection tips included.Keep your Japanese maple thriving through every season with our easy care guide—fertilizing, pruning, and protection tips included.Keep your Japanese maple thriving through every season with our easy care guide—fertilizing, pruning, and protection tips included.Keep your Japanese maple thriving through every season with our easy care guide—fertilizing, pruning, and protection tips included.Keep your Japanese maple thriving through every season with our easy care guide—fertilizing, pruning, and protection tips included.

Think Japanese maples are fussy? Think again. Learn why these elegant trees are easy to grow, resilient, and beautiful year after year.

Discover how to balance watering, fertilizing, and general care so your Japanese maple thrives without overdoing it. Benefit from expert tips from Herter Nursery.