Acer palmatum 'Shinobuga oka'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Ao hichi gosan'
Acer palmatum 'Linearlobum'
Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium'
Ao hichi gosan Japanese Maple
Shinobuga oka Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-18'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Shinobuga oka' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Shinobuga oka' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with red 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 'Shinobuga oka'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Shinobuga oka'

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

This variety is a very popular green bamboo leaf type Japanese maple. The leaves are bright yellow-green in spring turning medium green for summer. The leaves always contrast nice with the dark burgundy colored bark. Fall brings a nice display of yellow-orange.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium' - A green leaf linearlobum Japanese Maple. This variety always seems to have a little red hue in the leaf. Does not grow as fast as others they would like to classify it with.

By: Kigi Nursery

The long, slender leaf lobes of this upright Japanese maple have tips that hang down and curve providing a graceful, cascading look. Light green new growth emerges somewhat ovate, then narrows, lengthens and turns bright, dark green for summer. Heavy flower and seed set lend additional decoration. The trees is easily shaped and a good choice for container culture. Known by other names, including 'Shinobuga oka,' which refers to the linear lobes.

By: Conifer Kingdom

LINEARILOBUM, green. This cultivar has a uniformity of leaf shape that sets it apart from the other linearilobums in that its five lobed leaves are usually uniform in number of lobes, have more substance so they hold out well from the petiole, and show fewer irrecularities in shape of the new foliage. It has rich green summer color and golden yellow in the fall. It also seems more vigorous than many others. All in all a fine cultivar.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Narrow green leaves turn yellow in fall, shrubby habit, good in containers. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This linearlobum form has long, strap-like green leaves with tips that recurve. In fall leaves turn yellow. Also sold as 'Linearlobum' and 'Scolopendrifolium'