Buy Acer palmatum 'Dr. Seuss'

Also Known As

Dr. Seuss Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

#3 Container | $134.99

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Acer palmatum 'Dr. Seuss' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Dr. Seuss' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous 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 'Dr. Seuss'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, fall color, rare, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Dr. Seuss'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaves are light bronze-green with mild yellow variegation. Fall colors are yellow and orange.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This unusual Dr. Seussish maple is a small (6-10') shrub with delicate elongated foliage that can?t quite make up its mind whether to be flat, scrunched or sickled... delightful for container, bonsai or border. S-P/M

By: Forestfarm

Dr. Seuss Japanese maple is a dwarf maple with curled, scrunched, or slightly flattened foliage. This gives the tree a truly unique look. Spring growth is yellow variegation on green leaves. Fall color is a mix of orange and yellow.

By: Maples N More Nursery

A hardy selection with variegated leaves of green and yellow that are especially vivid on new spring growth. Fall color is a blend of yellow and orange.

By: Garden World

'Dr. Seuss' is a new and rare introduction from Buchholz Nursery. This dwarf shrubby maple has green leaves with subtle yellow variegations in spring. Fall color is yellow and orange. Its slightly elongated leaves are not flat yet not scrunched. This wonderful maple makes for an interesting focal point in any garden. Eventual height is 8 feet. Can be grown in sun or shade.

By: jensfarm maples

Small leaves open lightly variegated green and yellow. Fall colors range from yellow to orange. Discovered and introduced by the Flora Wonder(tm) Collection of Buchholz Nursery.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Dr. Seuss is an attractive bushy dwarf with mostly green leaves altho in spring they are variegated; the leaf lobes are narrow so it gives a delicate look without being sickly.

By: Whitman Farms

PALMATUM, green. There goes my favorite descriptor for A. p. 'Shishigashira'! This plant is really nothing like 'Shishigashira,' however it is equally unusual. The foliage is small, alternatively flat, scrunched, or sickle shaped. Elongated, deeply cut lobes on some leaves and more normal foliage the next petiole over gives this plant a slightly disheveled look. Of great interest, this is a plant worthy of your attention and garden space!