Buy Acer palmatum 'Matthew'

Also Known As

Matthew Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

6a-9b

#1 Container | $59.99

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Acer palmatum 'Matthew' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Matthew' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or 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 'Matthew'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Matthew'

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

Amazingly heat and sun tolerant, this enchanting witch?s broom, grows only 3" a year,providing a dainty, finely textured dwarf tree for bonsai rock garden, container or border; Billy Schwartz, Media, PA. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Matthew's Broom is a golden green dwarf that reportedly does particularly well in the hot sun. The fall color is particularly fine as the photo from Winch shows.

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, green. This fine little guy is densely branched with small, deeply cut, fringed lobes. His leaves turn a vivid yellow and yellow orange tipped with deeper orange. He makes a wonderful little ball of fire in the fall.