Acer palmatum 'Royle'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Royal'
Royal Japanese Maple
Royle Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Royle' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Royle' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with red foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. 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 'Royle'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: compact, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Royle'

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

Very small, red leaves with blunt-ended lobes. Good fall color. Leaf bud internodes are closely spaced on the stems. Photo taken late October.

By: Bloom River Gardens

DWARF, red. A new maple forms a small red ball. It was from a witches' broom found in Pennsylvania. As with many of the red cultivars, it has crimson fall color.