Acer palmatum 'Ao shime no uchi'

Also Known As

Ao shime no uchi Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Ao shime no uchi' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Ao shime no uchi' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Ao shime no uchi'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Ao shime no uchi'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The fine-textured (thread-like to wider), 3-7 lobed leaves of this compact 3-8' small tree make it a lovely choice for container, border or rock garden, especially in fall with its yellow-orange-gold color. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Long, narrow green leaves typically have seven lobes. A unique form of the Linearilobum group with pendulous branches. Fall colors are predominantly yellow, though sometimes with gold.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Acer palmatum ' Ao shime no uchi' Japanese Maple tree with very slender (thread like) bright green lobes. Beautiful spreading habit, leaves turn yellow, orange, and golden hues in fall. The texture is very fine, making it a wonderful choice for container growing as bonsai or patio tree. Also known as 'Shinobuga oka'.

By: Kigi Nursery

One of the linearlobum group, this cultivar has green leaves until fall when it is yellow, orange. The deeply incised leaves are not so hairlike as some in the group, but it is a better grower. A vase shape to 10'. Zone 6

By: Whitman Farms

LINEARILOBUM, green. This is a deep green variety that turns yellow to deep gold in fall. Unlike other linearilobums this plant has arching branches giving it a nice rounded habit.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A 6' small tree with very long narrow leaf lobes, like a blade of grass, for an overall weeping appearance. Elegant planted next to a pond or water feature.