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Columnar Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Columnar'

$1,295.00 USD
Sale price  $1,295.00 USD Regular price 

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Size2XL TREE|7-8 ft. tall||Ships in|3 to 4 Weeks

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A sleek, upright Japanese Maple that brings height, drama, and timeless elegance to compact spaces

FEATURES:

  • Narrow, columnar form ideal for tight gardens or modern landscapes
  • Deeply lobed, burgundy-red leaves hold color through summer
  • Bright crimson tones emerge in fall for a final fiery display
  • A beautiful specimen tree for courtyards, entryways, and containers
  • Slow-growing and easy to maintain with little pruning needed
  • Excellent structural accent in both formal and naturalistic designs
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

Consider framing a formal garden path or flanking a front door with a pair of Columnar Japanese Maples. Their symmetrical shape and vibrant foliage lend structure and sophistication to both modern and classic garden styles.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-8
Mature Height 12-15' tall
Mature Width 4-6' wide
Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade
Spacing 5-10' apart

Why Plant Columnar Japanese Maple?

Columnar Japanese Maple is a true architectural wonder. With its narrow, upright form and finely cut red foliage, this elegant tree adds vertical interest and bold texture to your outdoor space without requiring much room. It was bred for structure, beauty, and versatility. Perfect for city gardens, narrow side yards, or design-forward landscapes, Columnar Japanese Maple brings refined color and form while honoring the traditional grace of Japanese Maples. Each season offers a new show, from rich burgundy summer tones to glowing scarlet in fall. Let it stand tall and still, turning heads year after year.

How to use Columnar Japanese Maple in the landscape?

Use Columnar Japanese Maple where you need height without bulk. Plant near entryways, along narrow pathways, in decorative containers, or in mixed borders where space is limited. It is especially effective as a vertical focal point or as a contrasting form among round or mounded shrubs.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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