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Japanese Maple Leaf Color: Sun and Genetics Drive Red Pigment

Red leaf color fades to green in summer on many cultivars. Norm Mittleider notes water, sun, night temps, and day length influence color, but sun and genetics are key. Full sun enhances red; too much shade causes reversion to green.

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