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Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi'

Also Known As

  • Acer palmatum 'Aokanzachi'
  • Ao kanzashi Japanese Maple
  • Aokanzachi Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 12'-18'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white 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 'Ao kanzashi'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, fall color, patio, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi'

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

The very narrow, vase shaped (to 12-18') tree will happily fill narrow spots where its delicately variegated foliage and nice orange-gold fall color will be enjoyed. S-PSh/M
'Ao kanzashi' has small green leaves outlined in creamy white. This variegation will sometimes turn pink in the sun. This small to medium sized maple grows to 13 feet in 10 years and forms a narrow, vase-shaped tree.
Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' Japanese Maple is a small to medium sized maple with a height of 12-14' at maturity, leaf coloring is green with light cream variegated edges. The growth habit is dense branching with an upright habit.
The deeply incised leaves of this cultivar have a slight white variegation around the edges. The growth habit is dense and vase shaped. The fall color is pinkish yellow. zone 6
PALMATUM, variegated. Very narrow, vase shaped tree. New leaves are light green with a little creamy variegation; mature leaves are dark green with delicate variegation blended. Fall colors are a beautiful orange-gold

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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