Acer palmatum 'Heartbeat'

Also Known As

Heartbeat Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Heartbeat' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Heartbeat' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with 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 'Heartbeat'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Heartbeat'

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

Named for its bright red autumn color, this mounding Australian cultivar has extremely dissected leaves which are each held up in their own space, without drooping. New leaves emerge green with red overtones, turning from bronze to green in the summer. Even in warmer climates, bright red new growth emerges all summer long. This truly stunning Japanese maple tends to have a low and spreading habit, is hardy to -20°, and tolerant to humidity.

By: Forestfarm

A stunning lace-leaf Japanese Maple. New leaves emerge green with red overtones. Named for it bright red autumn color.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

DISSECTUM, red. An new Australian cultivar with bright red foliage that turns orange to scarlet in fall. We particularly like this cultivar as it holds each of it's leaf segments in their own space and without drooping. Mounding habit.