Buy Acer palmatum 'Arakawa'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum Nishiki sho
Arakawa Rough Bark Maple
Nishiki sho Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 18'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. 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 'Arakawa'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Arakawa'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The rough corky, creased and cracked bark of this green-leaved palmatum will develop (after 3-5 years) whether it?s trained as a bonsai or allowed to develop into a fast-growing 20-25' tree. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

An open pyramid for with green to blue-green needles. Cones heavily at a young age. Is prized in bonsai and Asian landscapes for the black warts it develops on older bark.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This trees outstanding feature is its bark which develops fissured irregularities as it ages, making it extremely popular for bonsai work. The rough bark gives the appearance of age. Green summer leaves turn to yellow-gold in fall. Name refers to rough bark in Japanese. All of our Arakawa trees are very low grafted.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' Japanese Maple Tree - Called the 'Rough Bark Maple'. This Japanese Maple is known for its deeply fissured bark. Bark is corky with longitudinal creases and short cracks. Leaves are a regular green palmatum. Fall color is yellow.

By: Kigi Nursery

A green-leaf, upright cultivar sought for its dark, corky bark on the trunk and older branches. Foliage turns red and orange-red in the fall. It grows with dense branches to 25-35 ft. and can be used attractively as a grafted inter-stem, with weeping varieties grafted on top.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Rough corky bark with creases, irregularities and longitudinal cracks make this a collector's item and a conversation piece. Perfect for bonsai, as the trunk texture gives an aged appearance. Rough bark appears after 5 years of age. The English translation means "rough bark".

By: Bloom River Gardens

Arakawa is grown for the bark rather than the foliage; after two or three years, it starts to get thick and corky. The summer leaf color is green; fall color is gold.

By: Whitman Farms

PALMATUM, green. Also known as 'Nishiki sho' which means "rough bark maple." Especially desirable for bonsai as its rough, corky bark makes the tree appear especially old. The leaves are green and of the typical palmate shape. It will eventually grow to over 15'.