Acer palmatum 'Winter Flame'

Also Known As

Winter Flame Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Winter Flame' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Winter Flame' 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 'Winter Flame'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, distinctive bark, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Winter Flame'

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

A compact, bushy form of 'Sango kaku'! This fine selection from New Zealand has the same soft-green spring leaves held on bright-red shoots, gorgeous crimson fall color and showy coral-red winter twigs; all on a dwarf tree to only 8-12'! This is the ideal tree for small yards and pots. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A dwarf form of Sango kaku that is not only smaller, but also more compact. Leaves are green in summer, yellow and orange in fall.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This unique specimen draws its name from its bright red, winter stems. Leaves are soft green in spring; turning a lighter green in summer; and a terrific yellow, red, and orange in autumn. Ideal for containers or small yards!

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is a compact, bushy upright maple with intense red shoots in winter and spring. Leaves are yellow-green in spring, turning to yellow, orange and red in the fall.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

MATSUMURAE, green. Another spectacular dwarf form of the beloved 'Sango kaku'. This one tends to be a little more red, similar to the 'Beni kawa'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Normally I feel really guilty if I don't have some sort of picture to show, but in this case I don't, because if you have seen Sango Kaku or Beni Kawa (and who hasn't) then you can imagine this tree. Winter Flame is just a little shorter and a little bushier. And more resistant to pseudomonas? Those claims are out there. In my open windy location, pseudomonas is not a problem so I can't test it.