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Also Known As

  • Fascination Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 10'-16'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

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Acer palmatum 'Fascination' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Fascination' is a 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 'Fascination'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 16 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree, striped bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Fascination'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Something for every season! Very broad, deeply divided leaves start out soft green in spring, deepen to dark green before turning orange in Fall. Green bark with some white striations keeps our interest in Winter. PSh-Sh/M
Fascination Japanese maple is a large upright tree with a rounded shape that gives the tree a mounded look. The large, deeply divided leaves emerge a yellow-orange in the spring, turning a deeper green for summer. The fall colors are red, yellow and orange. The bark of Fascination is green with white striations for winter interest.
A large upright Japanese Maple with large, deeply divided leaves. Leaves appear yellow-orange in spring, turning darkish green in the summer. Fall color is orange-red.
MATSUMURAE, green. Upright and rounded growth habit, and the broadest of dark green leaves, almost like A. japonicum 'Aconitifolium.' These very green, seven-lobed leaves are edged with large narrow teeth. The bark too has something to offer: green with some white striations. Fall color is orange.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Fascination' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Fascination'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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