Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Ryusen' PP #18,501
SKU
40044
This exceptional variety from Japan is unlike any other. With green palmate leaves that are generally characteristic of upright varieties, 'Ryusen' is a weeping form with rapid growth that shoots straight up and cascades down. Excellent for narrow spaces. Bright yellow and orange-red fall color adds to its beauty. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- Lowe's
1389 S. Lower Sacramento Road Lodi CA 95242
- Lowe's
3645 East Hammer Lane Stockton CA 95212
- Hollandutch Nursery
11677 N. Davis Road Lodi CA 95242
- Lowe's
10342 Trinity Parkway Stockton CA 95219
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 20 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Train to desired height or let it weep over a wall. Stunning when featured as an espalier, or trained to grow up and cascade over an arbor or arch. Feature in pairs at a formal entrance, or place a single specimen as a distinctive focal point. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Spirea (Spiraea); Boxwood (Buxus) |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Protect young trees from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Your climate may be too warm for this plant