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Buy Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku'

Also Known As

Hogyoku Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-18'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 4 at Maples N More Nursery

#1 Container | $69.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' plant details

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

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku'

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

Selected for its deep orange fall color, this sturdy, hardy Japanese maple is truly the jewel its name suggests. Crisp and glossy, medium-size green leaves have wide, triangular lobes that radiate out in an attractive display.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Hogyoku Japanese Maple is known for its stunning fall color. This glossy-leaf maple has medium-sized leaves and broad triangular lobes. Hogyoku Japanese Maple has brilliant yellow to pumpkin orange leaves in the fall. This cultivar will make a great addition to your landscape.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Known for its bright pumpkin-orange color in fall, this 12-18' upright maple is an attractive rich green during spring and summer; a sturdy and hardy cultivar which responds well to pruning and shaping. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Hogyoku is extremely popular for its pumpkin orange fall color. This fast-growing, upright Japanese Maple is green during spring and summer.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' - Japanese Maple chosen for fall color. This plant has large heptolubum leaves that are green in summer. Plant has a stockiness to it like a japonicum. Fall color is brilliant orange!

By: Kigi Nursery

Large shrubby tree, 15-20 ft. tall. Green in summer, fall color pumpkin orange. Its name means "jewel" in Japanese.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Responds well to pruning and sometimes can be seen shaped like a giant pumpkin to enhance its rich pumpkin-orange color in the fall.

By: Bloom River Gardens

I wish I had taken a picture of a mature tree because this is an ideal tree, in the Platonic sense. It has shiny clean green medium-sized leaves in the summer and bright orange fall color. The tree itself will get maybe 15' and is round headed and regular--just a great looking tree. zone 5.

By: Whitman Farms

Rich green leaves on sturdy tree turn pumpkin orange in fall. USDA zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

AMOENUM, green. Brilliant orange fall color. Leaves are bright green in summer with a slightly down-turned tip. A most attractive small tree. The radiating warmth of orange-yellow fall color is the outstanding feature of this maple. Compact growth responds well to pruning.