Photo of Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern' foliage by Jane Unger

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Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern'

Also Known As

  • Oregon Fern Japanese

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern' plant details

Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern' is a slow-growing 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The deeply-dissected fern-like foliage of this broadly upright small tree (to 12't x 7'w) turns a deep red-purple in fall. PSh-Sh/M
Upright, sturdy growth habit with emerald green, dissected leaves. Fall foliage color is ruby red. Growth Rate slow
Chosen by many for its outstanding, brilliant fall colors of crimson, gold, yellow and red, what a compote! Leaves are multilobed, heavily textured and lightly feathered. The short, thick, twigs and branches add character to this landscape specimen.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Similar to 'Green Cascade' in leaf characteristics and 'Aconitifolium' in growth habit. Notable difference is its outstanding ruby red fall color.

Gardening facts about Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern' plant

How to Grow Acer japonicum 'Oregon Fern'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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