Acer palmatum 'Mirte'

Also Known As

Mirte Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-18'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Mirte' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Mirte' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Mirte'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Mirte'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very unusual dark olive-green foliage (orange in autumn) makes this 8-10' tree a handsome and note-worthy addition as border-highlight or specimen; named after a special grand-daughter. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

An upright Japanese Maple with chocolate-brown leaves in spring. Summer leaves turn bronze-green, then orange in fall.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer palmatum 'Mirte' - An olive green leaf type of Japanese Maple. Plant is almost as wide as tall. Leaves are medium size with olive green color turning to dark olive green in summer. Fall turns purple. Named after Mirte Yasemin van Gelderen.

By: Kigi Nursery

Mirte is one of my favorite small trees and it’s hard to explain. The spring color is described as brown. Well, I hate brown leaves. I prefer to say that they are subtly nuanced.