Acer palmatum 'Coonara Pygmy'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Coonera Pygmy'
Coonara Pygmy Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Coonara Pygmy' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Coonara Pygmy' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with gold 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 'Coonara Pygmy'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Coonara Pygmy'

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 fine selection for landscape or bonsai, this 3-6' gem becomes a densely branched globe clothed in tiny leaves "attractive in all seasons" (Vertrees) & quite brilliant in fall?s flame-orange. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Delicate branching, small leaves and a natural globe shape make this an excellent, dense, dwarf Japanese maple. Bright green spring leaves and new growth are tipped with orange-red that fades in summer. A diverse display of pastel shades gradually turns b

By: Conifer Kingdom

Dwarf maple propagated from a witch's broom found in Australia. The bright green leaves have a golden cast in spring and turn a pinkish red in fall. At maturity it is a rounded bush with dense, twig like branches.

By: Garden World

The small, green leaves are five-lobed with pointed tips. In fall they turn pastel yellow-orange-pink and then change to a deep pink before they drop.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is a round shrubby dwarf with green leaves often touched with other colors; although it is a dwarf, it is pretty vigorous, generally a winner from my point of view. Zone 6.

By: Whitman Farms

Green leaves with pink tinges in spring. Good in containers. containers. Fall yellow-orange-pink, USDA zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

DWARF, green. This fine plant from a witch's broom found in The Land Down Under has pleasing, bright green leaves that begin in spring with a golden cast and end in fall a deep pink-red. It grows into and rounded bush with dense, twiggy branches. This has to be the perfect choice for container culture, a rock garden, or bonsai. As is the case with most witch's brooms, it's difficult to propagate.