{"id":11871,"date":"2026-04-21T12:57:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/np.themestate.com\/botanique\/?post_type=tmnf_plant&#038;p=11871"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:08:10","slug":"japanese-maple","status":"publish","type":"tmnf_plant","link":"https:\/\/np.themestate.com\/botanique\/plant\/japanese-maple\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Maple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Japanese Maple is a refined deciduous tree celebrated for its delicate, deeply lobed leaves and graceful branching habit. Throughout the seasons, it offers a dynamic display\u2014fresh green or red foliage in spring, lush summer tones, and brilliant shades of crimson, orange, or gold in autumn. It thrives in sheltered garden areas with dappled light, where its intricate silhouette can be appreciated up close. 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