Frequently Asked Questions
or Ask Mike
Why does my Japanese Maple that was red in spring turn more green in summer?
Simply, it is hot in the south. More to the point, in other areas
certain cultivars will stay red all summer long but in hotter climates
like the Southeastern U.S. almost all cultivars will turn at least
bronze if not totally green by mid August. This is caused by high
daytime temperatures and the lack of significant cooling at night which
results in high root zone temperatures.