Japanese maples are versatile in their light requirements but generally do best in partial shade. In hotter climates, they may need more shade to prevent leaf scorch, especially red-leafed varieties.

Japanese maple trees are perhaps the most popular small ... They generally grow best with morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled shade throughout the day,' Terry adds. 'In a woodland setting ...

Work in the shade and dip roots frequently in ... Shallow pots dry out quickly, so your Japanese maple bonsai tree may need daily watering. The more sunlight they get, the more water they will ...