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Nursery Direct
Japanese Maple Tree - Acer palmatum
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Japanese Maple Tree, Acer palmatum
Few trees command presence with the restraint of a mature Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum delivers sculptural form, extraordinary seasonal colour, and an unmistakable refinement that elevates any landscape from the moment it is placed.
Why Japanese Maple
Seasonal Spectacle: Delivers a full calendar of visual interest: fresh spring emergence, deep summer canopy, and intense autumn foliage in tones of crimson, amber, and gold.
Sculptural Architecture: Mature specimens carry a naturally layered, artful structure that no amount of time can replicate from a young plant.
Scale & Versatility: Available across a range of mature sizes, suited to intimate courtyards and expansive estate settings alike.
Immediate Presence: Advanced stock specimens create a focal point on day one, no years of establishment waiting for the tree to perform.
Investment Grade: A signature tree on prestige properties and award-winning landscape projects throughout Australia.
Ideal Applications
Feature Specimen: Positioned as a stand-alone focal point in formal or contemporary landscapes where structure and seasonal drama are required.
Courtyard & Enclosed Spaces: Refined scale and canopy control make it a preferred choice for high-end courtyard and terrace installations.
Residential Forecourts: Establishes immediate kerb presence and signals quality on prestige residential properties.
Designed Garden Rooms: Layers naturally into curated planting compositions alongside grasses, groundcovers, and stone.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, humus-rich soil; avoid waterlogged or highly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during the first two summers to establish a strong root system, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not wet. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and protect shallow roots.
Plant Details
Height: 3–8m
Width: 3–6m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Japan, Korea, China
Flower Colour: Red to purple, insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
