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Acer palmatum Fascination foliage with finely cut green leaves touched with bronze and pink tones

Fascination Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Fascination'

$1,045.00 USD
Sale price  $1,045.00 USD Regular price 

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A compact Japanese maple with finely cut foliage and a seasonal color shift from fresh spring tones to a fall finish in orange and red\

FEATURES: 

  • Finely dissected laceleaf foliage for a soft, delicate texture all season
  • Compact, mounding form that fits patios, entries, and smaller garden beds
  • Graceful branching habit that adds movement and a sculptural silhouette
  • Excellent in part shade where foliage stays clean and refined
  • Strong contrast tree against evergreens and stone for a polished, layered look
  • Fall color in orange and red tones for a vivid seasonal finish
  • Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip: 

Laceleaf maples look best when you frame them with solid shapes. Surround this with mounded evergreens or broadleaf shrubs, and the fine foliage reads even more delicate and intentional. Keep nearby perennials simple and low so the canopy remains the feature.

Growth Facts

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

Why Plant Fascination Japanese Maple?

Fascination Japanese Maple is a laceleaf type that brings a softer, more textural kind of beauty to the landscape. The leaves are finely cut, creating a light, feathery canopy that feels elegant from spring through summer. Its habit is compact and mounding, making it ideal for smaller spaces where you want a focal point that feels refined, not oversized.

As the season turns, the tree delivers a strong finish with orange and red fall color, adding warmth and seasonal interest without needing a large footprint. This is a great pick for courtyard gardens, foundation beds, and mixed plantings where texture matters as much as color.

How to use Fascination Japanese Maple in the landscape?

Plant it as a focal point near a patio, entry, or main window view where the laceleaf texture can be appreciated up close. It’s especially effective in part shade, tucked into a layered bed where the foliage stays clean and the canopy creates a soft, draping effect over lower plants. Pair it with deep green evergreens or broadleaf shrubs to highlight the fine leaf texture, and use stone, gravel, or simple groundcovers at the base to keep the silhouette clear. Provide protection from harsh afternoon sun in hotter climates to help reduce leaf scorch and maintain the best foliage quality.

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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