{"product_id":"diana-s-gem-japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum-ornamental-japanese-maple","title":"Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple Tree – Acer palmatum – Ornamental Japanese Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eBuy Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana’s Gem Japanese Maple is sold under the nursery tag name \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eDiana’s Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e. Japanese maples are botanically known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn North Florida, Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple should be planted where it receives \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003emorning sun, filtered sun, or part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell adapted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eNorth Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates\u003c\/strong\u003e when planted in a protected location with good drainage and afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lpx8rk\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acer palmatum\u003cbr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple\u003cbr data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous ornamental tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by growing conditions; often grown as a small ornamental tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly grown in Zones 5–9\u003cbr data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun, filtered sun, or part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eBest in North Florida:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afternoon shade recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly while establishing\u003cbr data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental Japanese maple foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accent tree, patio tree, entryway tree, shade garden, woodland garden\u003cbr data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e No shipping at this time; local pickup only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1phlida\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"18l50vb\" data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eWhy Buy From Advanced Nursery Growers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers offers quality Japanese maple trees for customers searching for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eJapanese maple trees for sale in North Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eJapanese maples near me\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003ewhere to buy Japanese maple trees near DeFuniak Springs FL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eplant nursery near me\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003elocal nursery pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003eNo shipping at this time. Local pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003eWholesale available for qualified nurseries. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for availability and pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x9bttf\" data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3856\"\u003eDoes Diana’s Gem Japanese Maple grow in North Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3859\"\u003eYes, with the right planting location. In North Florida, it is best planted in morning sun, filtered light, or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003eIn the Florida Panhandle, afternoon shade is recommended. Hot afternoon sun can cause stress or leaf scorch on Japanese maples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003eIs Diana’s Gem evergreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4172\"\u003eNo. Japanese maples are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4286\"\u003eIs this the same as Dixie Queen or Seiryu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4289\"\u003eNo. Diana’s Gem should be sold as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4353\"\u003eDiana’s Gem Japanese Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e if that is what the plant tag says.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52361516155163,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/diana-s-gem-japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum-ornamental-japanese-maple","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}