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Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's'

Also Known As

  • Aekan le's Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy, purple and red foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 'Aekan le's'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, purple and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thread-thin leaves of deep-royal-purple on matching branching of purple make this a very special little shrub for container or front of a border; it doesn't mind sun a bit. S-PSh/M
LINEARLOBUM, red. A very nice new cultivar from Japan. Dark purple black foliage and stems on a shrub form like 'Red Pygmy' but more horizontal. Give full sun. Can you resist this?

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Aekan le's'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • burgundy
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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