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Aoyagi Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderately slow growing; reaches 12 to 20 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Small Spaces |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Small Spaces |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.