Q&A - When should Japanese maples start leafing out?

Question:
What month should my Japanese maple start budding and sprouting leaves?

Answer:
Japanese maples should be one of the first plants to start budding out in the spring. The exact date will vary year to year. In the Mid-South, late February to early March is normal. This year there was a late freeze but that did not have a significant effect on the Japanese maples in this area.

Related Resources:
Acer palmatum: Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple