Rhode Island Red Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #40040
| Description | A spectacular dwarf Japanese maple with dense, compact branching on an upright habit and a rounded, ovate crown. The stunning palmate foliage emerges red in spring and deepens as it ages. Cooler fall temperatures bring orange tones. Red stems add color to the bare winter silhouette. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Small Spaces |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care | 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 during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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