Acer palmatum 'Akane'

Also Known As

Akane Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Akane' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Akane' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green and pink foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. 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 'Akane'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and pink
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, dwarf, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Akane'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Golden-orange spring leaves glow on red petioles and delicate branching. The Japanese translation of Akane means "glowing evening sky." The striking spring colors turn to yellow and then light green in the summer. Fall colors are orange and yellow.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This dwarf Japanese Maple is truly eye-catching all season! Small leaves emerge in spring showing a unique apricot color. The color changes to orange-yellow and then yellow-green for summer. The name in Japanese means "glowing evening sky." Fall will bring a soft orange-yellow. The growth habit and branch structure is very balanced. This variety is wonderful for containers or bonsai.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Leaves emerge in spring bright orange-yellow with dark pink margins maturing to a light green. Fall colors are orange to yellow with red highlights. 'Akane' translated means "glowing evening sky". The larger size is an old stock plant with a trunk caliper of three-quarters of an inch.

By: Bloom River Gardens

PALMATUM, green. Interesting light orange leaves with yellow-gold veins in the spring then brightening to a red with yellow-gold veins and then a clear yellow darkening to green! Its small leaves make it a good bonsai subject.