Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple Tree – Acer palmatum – Ornamental Japanese Maple

Buy Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple is a beautiful ornamental Japanese maple grown for its graceful branching, attractive foliage, and elegant landscape appearance. This specialty maple is a great choice for customers wanting a refined accent tree for patios, entryways, shaded garden beds, woodland gardens, and Southern landscapes.

Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple is sold under the nursery tag name Diana’s Gem. Japanese maples are botanically known as Acer palmatum and are loved for their fine-textured foliage, layered branching, and beautiful seasonal color. Japanese maples are available in many named cultivars, so Diana’s Gem should be labeled and sold as its own variety and not confused with Bloodgood, Dixie Queen, Seiryu, Crimson Queen, or other Japanese maple cultivars. Japanese maples are generally small ornamental deciduous trees or shrubs, with many forms and foliage colors depending on the cultivar.

In North Florida, Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple should be planted where it receives morning sun, filtered sun, or part shade. Afternoon shade is recommended in the Florida Panhandle to help protect the leaves from summer heat and leaf scorch. Plant in moist, well-drained soil and keep watered while the tree is getting established. Mulch around the root zone to help keep the soil cooler and evenly moist. North Carolina Extension recommends dappled shade, evenly moist well-drained soil, and protection from drying winds for Japanese maples.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates when planted in a protected location with good drainage and afternoon shade.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum
Common Name: Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Mature Size: Varies by growing conditions; often grown as a small ornamental tree
USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 5–9
Sun Exposure: Morning sun, filtered sun, or part shade
Best in North Florida: Afternoon shade recommended
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil preferred
Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Foliage: Ornamental Japanese maple foliage
Landscape Use: Accent tree, patio tree, entryway tree, shade garden, woodland garden
Shipping: No shipping at this time; local pickup only

Best For

Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple is best for shaded or partially shaded landscape areas where customers want a graceful ornamental tree with a soft, elegant look. It is especially nice near patios, walkways, porches, garden beds, and front entrances.

Why Buy From Advanced Nursery Growers?

Advanced Nursery Growers offers quality Japanese maple trees for customers searching for Japanese maple trees for sale in North Florida, Japanese maples near me, where to buy Japanese maple trees near DeFuniak Springs FL, plant nursery near me, and local nursery pickup.

We serve DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Crestview, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Dothan AL, South Alabama, North Florida, and the Gulf Coast.

No shipping at this time. Local pickup only.
Wholesale available for qualified nurseries. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for availability and pricing.

FAQ

Does Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple grow in North Florida?
Yes, with the right planting location. In North Florida, it is best planted in morning sun, filtered light, or part shade.

Can it take full sun?
In the Florida Panhandle, afternoon shade is recommended. Hot afternoon sun can cause stress or leaf scorch on Japanese maples.

Is Diana’s Gem evergreen?
No. Japanese maples are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter.

Is this the same as Dixie Queen or Seiryu?
No. Diana’s Gem should be sold as Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple if that is what the plant tag says.