Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Chitoseyama'
Chitose yama Japanese Maple
Chitoseyama Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze, burgundy and 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 'Chitose yama'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama'

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

The deeply-divided leaves of this 6-12' cascading maple open purple-red (color best in sun) adding green overtones during summer and changing to bright crimson in fall; fine for container, bonsai, or specimen. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A shrubby form with bright purple-red spring foliage and bronze summer color.

By: Conifer Kingdom

We have something of a problem here. The tree as described in Vertrees does not seem to be the one in the trade. The Chitoseyama which I have and which appears in Google Images is a greenleafed form which comes out a fetching soft pinkish and turns olive green later in the summer; it reliably puts on a heavy set of scarlet seeds which adds to the interest. The tree is vigorous for a JM and will soon get to about 12' tall and 10'wide. zone 6

By: Whitman Farms

Deeply divided, palmate leaves open a rich purple red maturing to bronze green. In fall they turn bright crimson. Does well in containers and can be used for bonsai.

By: Bloom River Gardens

MATSUMURAE, red. First described in 1882, this form is a perfect vintage Japanese Maple with its Burgundy foliage and cascading habit. The broad, seven-lobed leaves are serrate and color well with some sun. Summer foliage mellows to a bronzy green and fall promises colors of bright crimson. Its slow growth insures a strong, picturesque cultivar that won't outgrow its space. Often used in containers and for bonsai.