Velvet Viking™ Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Monfrick' PP #31,864
SKU
3438
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4 - 9 Change
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 dy-SEC-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing dwarf tree; reaches 3 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide in 15 years. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Plant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape. Keep away from full sun in hot summer regions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading, Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Specimen, Woodland 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. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Exquisite Foliage and Form |
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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