Acer palmatum 'Aratama'

Also Known As

Aratama Dwarf Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Aratama' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Aratama' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze, burgundy, green and red 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 'Aratama'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Aratama'

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

Spring leaves emerge in brilliant red bunches on this dwarf maple. A unique variety which has beautiful yellow-orange fall color.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This variety puts on a real show during the growing season. New leaves emerge rosy-red with light green mid rib and petiole. Aratama which means "uncut gem" is dwarf and compact in habit. During the summer, more green will appear in the middle of the leaf. Autumn will bring a blaze of orange-red. This variety is perfect for bonsai and container gardens.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

This is a wonderful dwarf as it is varying reds all summer and holds up very well in the sun.

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, red. A good dwarf shrub and one of the few dwarfs with showy red foliage, varying from a brick-red to a light purple-red. Base of the leaves is a strong green which often shows through, adding an interesting two tone effect. Slow growing to 3' in ten years. Takes full sunlight very well.