Japanese Maple

About this plant

Discover the exceptional beauty of 'Hana Matoi', a truly distinctive Japanese Maple that stands out even among its celebrated peers. Its deeply cut, almost fringe-like leaves emerge a vibrant crimson-red in spring, maturing to a stunning purple-red throughout summer before transitioning to brilliant scarlet hues in autumn. This cultivar boasts an elegant, weeping habit with gracefully arching branches, creating a living sculpture perfect for serene garden settings or as a striking specimen. Ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated artistry to any landscape, 'Hana Matoi' thrives in dappled shade where its delicate foliage is protected from the harshest sun, allowing its rich colors to truly flourish. Its compact size and refined structure make it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a focal point in Japanese-style landscapes, offering year-round visual interest and a sense of tranquility. Elevate your garden design with this premium selection from A Cut Above. Our expert team ensures healthy, robust specimens and provides professional installation services, helping you integrate 'Hana Matoi' seamlessly into your outdoor living space for enduring beauty.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Protect from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches, or to shape, ideally in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.