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Acer palmatum 'Yama Hime'

Also Known As

  • Yama Hime Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9a

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Acer palmatum 'Yama Hime' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Yama Hime' is a moderate-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 'Yama Hime'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Yama Hime'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow scarlet leaves appear in the spring then turn green upon maturity on this semi-dwarf Japanese maple. The second flush of growth is dark red set against the spring flush of forest green. The fall foliage is red-orange. Growth Rate slow
Acer palmatum 'Yama hime' - Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree is slow growing with a dense rounded shape. Foliage is green. The Japanese translation "dwarf mountain." Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.
PALMATUM, green. Narrow scarlet leaves appear in the spring then turn green upon maturity on this semidwarf Japanese maple. The second flush of growth is dark red set against the spring flush of forest green. The fall foliage is red-orange.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Yama Hime' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Yama Hime'

  • 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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