FRILLY WILLY JAPANESE MAPLE

FRILLY WILLY JAPANESE MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Choose rich, well-drained soil with good organic matter for healthy root development.
• Slightly acidic soil is well suited to Japanese maple growing conditions.
• Avoid persistently soggy areas where poor drainage can stress the roots.
• Mulching around the root zone can help moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture.
• Sun Exposure:
• Frilly Willy Japanese Maple performs well in sun to dappled shade.
• Morning sun with afternoon protection can be especially helpful in hotter climates.
• Filtered light helps showcase the fine, serrated foliage while reducing heat stress.
• Allow enough surrounding space for good air circulation through the canopy.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Provide regular moisture, particularly during establishment and periods of dry weather.
• Water deeply when needed rather than relying on frequent, shallow irrigation.
• Keep moisture consistent without leaving the soil saturated.
• A layer of organic mulch can help reduce moisture fluctuations around the roots.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Frilly Willy generally appreciates fertile soil with adequate organic matter.
• A balanced, slow-release fertilizer can support steady growth when soil nutrients are limited.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage overly vigorous foliage at the expense of balanced growth and lead to disease issues.
• Soil testing can help determine whether specific nutrients or pH adjustments are actually needed.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Prune selectively to maintain the natural structure and elegant branching habit.
• Remove damaged, crossing, or poorly positioned branches as needed.
• Avoid unnecessary heavy pruning, particularly when the natural form already provides strong landscape character.

Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Growing and Maintenance Tips for Acer

Maple Trees are easy to grow, and adapt well to most conditions.

• Plant large shade Maple Trees in full sun
• Plant Japanese Maple trees in morning shade or sun and evening shade
• Water daily until established, than as needed.
• Prefers moist, well draining soil.
• Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Acer Interesting Notes

Interesting Notes About FRILLY WILLY JAPANESE MAPLE

• A Georgia Original: Frilly Willy is a relatively newer Japanese maple selection associated with Georgia, adding a bit of Southern garden history to this unusual cultivar.
• The Name Says It All: Those unusually long, narrow leaves have strongly serrated edges, creating the frilly texture that inspired this cultivar's memorable name.
• Maple Family Reunion: Japanese maple belongs to the Sapindaceae family, the same broader botanical family that includes familiar plants such as buckeyes and horse chestnuts.
• A Texture Specialist: Frilly Willy is particularly interesting when paired with plants featuring bold, rounded, or broad foliage because the contrast makes its finely divided leaves stand out even more.
• Arboretum Approved: Frilly Willy is represented in the living collections of the JC Raulston Arboretum, where it is cataloged as a deciduous Japanese maple with a tree form.