Seiryu Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'
SKU
0091
Selected for its upright, vase-shaped form; displays finely dissected lacy green foliage. Excellent accent, wonderful focal point for the patio area. Fall foliage turns an interesting purple-brown then brilliant red. Deciduous. Full sun in cooler regions, filtered sun in other areas. Slow grower to 10 to 15 feet tall, 6 to 8 feet wide. Grafted.
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5 - 8 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum |
|---|---|
| Lore | This maple and its cultivars are essentials of the Japanese tea gardens. Its vivid leaves are considered to be the flowers of autumn. Maple is balanced in spring with the flowering cherries, which together are the quintessential symbols of seasonal cha |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower to 10 to 15 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | The more diminutive Japanese maples become a most valuable small trees for home landscapes. No other tree conveys the Asian or Japanese garden character to a landscape whether traditional or a spare zen-like modern design. But these maples also belong in natural groves of much larger trees because the shelter of high canopies ensure they attain their richest foliage hues. Their preference for acidic soils also make them perfectly adapted to grow within the influence of needled evergreens. Smaller stature is excellent for foundation beds because they won't crowd windows. Excellent for small scale naturalistic drifts of landscape. They are ideal for urban gardens where plants are protected by buildings from wind and sun. Maples even do well in large containers for porch, patio or terrace. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Vase |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Year-round Interest |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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