Aoyagi Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi'
SKU
03035
A wonderful counterpart to the red-orange stems of a coral bark maple, Aoyagi displays bright pea green bark on bare stems in winter. Rich yellow, palmate leaves emerge in spring, develop a lively green summer color, then turn vibrant yellow in fall. An exquisite small tree with a striking upright form and a spreading canopy. Well-suited to containers. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately slow growing; reaches 12 to 20 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Poolside, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden, Small Spaces |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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