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Acer palmatum 'Sekimori'

Also Known As

  • Acer palmatum dissectum 'Sekimori'
  • Sekimori Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Sekimori' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Sekimori' is a 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 'Sekimori'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Sekimori'

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

From its exceptional yellow and gold fall color to its delightful green-overcast-white bark, this 6-8' (x 8-12' wide) cascading mounder with its finely-divided ?feathery? green leaves is engaging. PSh/M
New leaves unfurl bright green maturing to a mid green. Fall coloration is dark yellow, sometimes infused with tones of orange. During winter the bright green bark shines with its white striations.
Sekimori is a wonderful green lace-leaf. Fast growing with beautiful bright green leaves in spring. Fall brings a truly wonderful display of gold with orange highlights. This variety is easy to grow and quite vigorous when young! The heavily cascading branches can be easily staked up to give this tree more height.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Sekimori' - Cutleaf Japanese Maple. A green form of dissectum with leaves that are deeply divided. Fall color is yellow. Plant is mature at about 10'.
Bushy shape, green leaves, greenish bark w/white striations, Fall yellow-gold
DISSECTUM, green. This feathery leafed dissectum is one of the best of the green types for fall colors with a bright yellow-gold display. The bark is also a delightful green that lasts as the plant matures. Planting on a slope enhances the beauty of this hardy maple. Size will depend on how high they are staked.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Sekimori' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Sekimori'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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