Acer palmatum 'Aoba jo'

Also Known As

Aoba jo Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Aoba jo' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Aoba jo' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green 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 'Aoba jo'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: compact, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Aoba jo'

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

A dense mound to less than 3 feet, this dwarf is much used for bonsai, rock garden and container where its proportionately large 7-lobed leaves make an easy-going bright green statement. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Acer palmatum 'Aoba jo' - This is a strong green colored dwarf Japanese Maple Shrub. Leaves are 7 lobed and a good size for a dwarf tree. The coloring is green with bronze edges and tips, Fall colors are yellow with reddish hues. This tree is widely used as bonsai.

By: Kigi Nursery

A dense growing maple with green leaves edged with bronze. In fall, turns yellow and red. Protect from late spring freezes for it is one of the earliest to leaf out. A popular bonsai selection. Translated the name means "beautiful green leaves".

By: Bloom River Gardens

Aoba jo is a tight dwarf of medium size. Does that make sense? Mine is about 6' x 6'; the leaves are a good green in summer and surprizingly large for a dwarf. Fall color is yellowish. Bonsai people like this plant.

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, green. A most interesting dwarf with captivating blue-green leaves. This color is different from the typical Japanese maple. Good for the rock garden or any place where you want a small captivating, exceptional maple. A good candidate for bonsai.