Acer palmatum 'Nicholsonii'

Also Known As

Nicholsonii Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Nicholsonii' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Nicholsonii' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze and 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 'Nicholsonii'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Nicholsonii'

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

Intense russet-scarlet fall color and red spring color make this 12-15 footer an eye-catching small shade tree. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

An upright Japanese Maple with light red leaves in spring, turning to green in summer. Fall color is beautiful bright red.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer palmatum 'Nicholsonii' - Japanese Maple Tree An olive green to olive brown leafed Japanese Maple. Plant grows almost as wide as tall with heavy horizontal branches. Tree will get about 15 ft. tall. Brilliant fall colors of yellow to crimson tones.

By: Kigi Nursery

MATSUMURAE, green. The seasonal color change is what makes this cultivar special. The foliage begins light green and deepens during summer and then in fall it turns a wonderful glowing crimson orange. This was first described in 1893 and is still a sought after cultivar