Acer palmatum 'Villa Taranto'

Villa Taranto Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Villa Taranto’ is a refined Japanese maple admired for its delicate foliage texture and elegant seasonal color. Spring growth emerges soft green with subtle bronze or reddish tinges, giving the tree a gentle, luminous appearance early in the season.

Through summer, foliage matures to a clean medium green, maintaining a calm, graceful canopy. In fall, ‘Villa Taranto’ develops warm shades of yellow, orange, and soft red, offering a pleasing and balanced autumn display. Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate form, contributing to the tree’s understated elegance.

The habit is upright and rounded, forming a well-proportioned small tree suitable for a wide range of garden settings. It performs best in partial shade, particularly in warmer climates, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil.

Size



Width: 10–15 ft



Height: 12–18 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Specimen tree for refined seasonal color



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Accent near patios or walkways



Mixed borders and residential landscapes



Light shade tree with an open canopy

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

12-18'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Red

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Loamy

Shape

Broad Upright, Vase Shaped

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

3'

10-year width

6'