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Acer pseudosieboldianum ssp. takesimense

Also Known As

Acer takesimense
Korean Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Acer pseudosieboldianum ssp. takesimense plant details

Acer pseudosieboldianum ssp. takesimense is a broadleaf deciduous 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 pseudosieboldianum ssp. takesimense

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, patio, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer pseudosieboldianum ssp. takesimense

USDA Zones: 3a - 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 is one of the finest maples for autumn color, blazing in fiery shades of orange and red! The leaves of this fine 20-25' tree are beautifully glossy and dark-green in summer. The form is upright and the canopy is fairly narrow, a perfect tree for a fall focal point and super hardy too! Considered by some to be a subspecies of pseudosieboldianum. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Acer takeshimense is not a tree for a small garden. It grows reasonably quickly (10 years) to 25', but if you have the room it is a killer. The leaves are dark green in summer, glossily orbicular (my favorite shape), but the fall color shreds (this is a modern youth word, I believe, which means 'is fantastic'). It is listed as a subspecies of pseudosieboldianum and as such would be super hardy.