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Acer palmatum 'Sumi Nagashi'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi'
Sumi Nagashi Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 16'-20'
W: 10'-14'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Sumi Nagashi' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Sumi Nagashi' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with red foliage. In spring chartreuse and red flowers emerge followed by 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 'Sumi Nagashi'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 10 FT - 14 FT - wide, 16 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Sumi Nagashi'

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

Excellent for landscaping, this somewhat larger and more vigorous weeping tree (to 15-20') has deeply 7-9 lobed leaves, bright purple-red in spring changing first to deep maroon, on to green and back to crimson fall color! PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Leaves emerge bright purple-red maturing to black-red or dark maroon by summer. With afternoon shade these colors hold well into late summer. In fall the leaves turn crimson.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Acer palmatum 'Sumi nagashi -' Japanese Maple Reaching up and out, this Japanese Maple has branches that form a vigorous, finely shaped tree. Deeply divided and deeply colored in a long lasting red, the large leaves add a beautiful contrast of color and texture to other specimens in your garden.

By: Kigi Nursery

The deeply divided, large leaves of this vigorous Japanese maple emerge bright purple-red and hold their color well when protected from afternoon sun. Leaves gradually darken to black-red by summer, then go bronzy green-red and bright red for fall. The sturdy, vigorous tree makes a dramatic addition to the landscape. Also known as 'Suminagashi.'

By: Conifer Kingdom

Of all the upright reds (Bloodgood types), this is my personal favorite. It grows to a gracefully spreading 12' with good branch structure, and excellent color in cummer and fall. Zone 5. All sizes are available even if they aren't mentioned.

By: Whitman Farms

MATSUMURAE, red. Strong growing and vigorous, 'Sumi nagashi' is an excellent landscape tree. It will form a small tree with superb strong branching structure. The large, deep maroon leaves are deeply cut and hold their color all summer.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Large, deeply divided leaves display a variety of reds throughout the seasons on this small deciduous tree. Height: 10-15' T x 10-15' W Minimum temperature: -10° F