Acer palmatum 'Kandy Kitchen'

Also Known As

Kandy Kitchen Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Kandy Kitchen' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Kandy Kitchen' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze, burgundy, green, purple and 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 'Kandy Kitchen'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, burgundy, green, purple and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Kandy Kitchen'

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

A delicate dwarf with great purple, red and orange colors throughout the season. New growth is pink-red against purple-red foliage. Fall color is brilliant red

By: Conifer Kingdom

A kaleidoscope of changing reds, the tiny (quarter size) leaves of this 6-8' witch's-broom globe open orange-red on purple stems to contrast with dark-prpl-red older leaves ; brilliant red fall color. Sun(for good color)/M

By: Forestfarm

New growth is bright orange-red turning to dark red. Fall color brilliant red, good in containers, Zones 6-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Kamagata is a green leafed dwarf which appears fragile and delicate but is actually a hardy healthy cultivar; the leaves are small, long and irregularly lobed; it grows to a 4' x 4' mound holding its leaves long in the fall with golden and orange colors.