Buy Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago'

Also Known As

Iijima sunago Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

#3 Container | $134.99

Buy button links to nursery site for checkout

Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

More Options

Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy, green and variegated 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 'Iijima sunago'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Listed in Japan since 1882, this strong-growing, round-headed Japanese maple has unusual coloring. Orangey-red spring foliage becomes a unique shade of rich dark purple with light green or yellow veins in summer. Small, irregular green spots of variegatio

By: Conifer Kingdom

"Sand dusted" describes the unique variegation of rich purple-brown with tiny green spots that occurs on the leaves in mid-late summer. Fall colors yellow, orange and red. An unusual and attractive addition to the garden.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Large leaves emerge reddish orange in spring, turning to purplish brown with green spots, then orange red to yellow in fall. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

A small Japanese Maple with marvelous large chocolate-purple leaves which can have a dusting of yellow-brown spots. Fall color is vibrant gold and orange. Name means "gold dust of Iijima" in Japanese.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

A witch's broom of 'Bloodgood', this upright 3-6'dwarf has lobed leaves that open bright-red before turning a deep purple-red which they hold all summer; exciting in container, rockery, as bonsai or accent. S-P/M

By: Forestfarm

Red-orange leaves turn purple-chocolate w/green dots like sand dusting. Gold-orange fall. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Iijima Sunago's attraction is subtle. It's leaves are large and regularly palmate, deep purple in the spring, changing to greenish brown in full summerwhen it becomes oddly speckled with green spots; at this time it also displays it's prominent midribs in contrasting yellow; the winter color of the wood is golden. zone 6

By: Whitman Farms

MATSUMURE, variegated. This is a dark-leafed variegated maple which will make an interesting addition to your garden. Large leaves with 7-9 lobes and good texture emerge red, even slightly orange in the spring. As they mature, they become a deep purplish-brown with tiny, irregular green spots. Branching is strong and sturdy. Fall color is orange-red to orange-yellow. A unique variety!