Description
Bring natural-looking height, texture and abundant greenery to your event with the Plant (Artificial) – Japanese Maple Plant Prop, a versatile artificial tree that can be incorporated into everything from elegant 1920s styling to dense jungles, enchanted forests and atmospheric Halloween settings. With its slender branching trunks and plentiful green leaves, it provides useful vertical foliage without overwhelming the surrounding scenery.
The Japanese Maple Plant Prop works particularly well as part of a layered foliage installation. Combine several artificial plant varieties at different heights to create depth, using taller plants towards the rear and lower foliage around their bases. This approach is ideal for transforming plain walls, corners, entrances and stages into much richer scenic environments.
For an Enchanted Forest or Alice in Wonderland themed event, position Japanese Maple Plants amongst larger artificial trees, flowers and fantasy props. Creative lighting can dramatically alter the atmosphere: softer illumination can create a magical fairytale woodland, while stronger greens and contrasting colours can produce a more surreal Wonderland environment.
The same greenery can take on a considerably darker character within a Witches Forest themed event. Combine the Japanese Maple Plant Prop with woodland scenery, twisted or darker foliage, Halloween props and atmospheric lighting to build a mysterious forest setting. Using artificial plants to partially conceal props and scenery can make the environment feel deeper and encourage guests to discover details as they explore.
For Jungle and Jurassic Park inspired events, mix the Japanese Maple with Fan Palms, Cheese Plants, Ficus Plants, Black Stem Bamboo and other dense artificial vegetation. The different leaf shapes prevent the foliage from appearing repetitive, while dinosaur or Wild Animal props can be positioned amongst the greenery to create a more immersive landscape.
It is equally useful for Zoo themed events, where artificial trees and plants can help create habitat-inspired displays around animal props. Greenery can also soften pathways and social areas, particularly when paired with Park Bench Props and other outdoor-inspired scenery.
For Brazil and Caribbean themed events, combine the Japanese Maple Plant Prop with more recognisably tropical palms and colourful foliage. Used as supporting greenery rather than the main tropical feature, it helps fill larger installations and creates a lush backdrop around bars, entertainment spaces and photo opportunities.
The plant can also bring an elegant decorative element to 1920s, Gatsby and Masquerade events. Position greenery around lounge furniture, entrance features and architectural scenery to soften the setting and provide contrast against glamorous period styling. Warm lighting can give the foliage a sophisticated evening appearance.
For Moroccan themed events, artificial greenery works beautifully alongside rich textiles, lantern-style decorations and relaxed lounge areas. Similarly, within New York and Nightclub themes, plants can soften harder urban or contemporary scenery and help define VIP, lounge or social spaces within larger venues.
Artificial plants are also extremely useful from a practical event-design perspective. The Japanese Maple Plant Prop can help disguise unwanted venue features, fill otherwise empty corners and conceal joins between larger pieces of scenery. Several plants positioned together can transform a functional venue area into part of the overall event design.
The Plant (Artificial) – Japanese Maple Plant Prop is available for nationwide UK event hire from iCatching Events. Combine it with Fan Palms, artificial Ficus and Cheese Plants, Black Stem Bamboo, larger trees and foliage, Wild Animal and dinosaur props, fantasy scenery and specialist event lighting from the wider iCatching Events hire collection to create sophisticated green spaces, enchanted woodlands, tropical environments and immersive themed events.








