Buy Acer palmatum 'Calico'

Also Known As

Calico Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 3 at Maples N More Nursery

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Acer palmatum 'Calico' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Calico' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Calico'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree, upright habit

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Calico'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Calico Japanese Maple has yellow spring leaves with showy red margins turning green in the summer. It has hues of yellows in the stem, enhancing the color of the leaves in the spring. Fall of the year, this Maple offers a firecracker show of reds, oranges, and yellows. Calico Japanese Maple will bring a "pop" to your landscape and winter interest with yellow stems.

By: Maples N More Nursery

The attractive, soft-peachy-yellow new foliage of this fine maple is outlined with showy red margins. This lovely 8-12' specimen becomes a vigorous, upright tree. Heading into summer, the red fades away and the leaves mature from yellow to a soothing light-green. Autumn brings an exciting mix of reds, yellows and oranges. This maple makes a great specimen for any landscape! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Spring leaves emerge soft orange-yellow maturing to light green in the summer. Fall colors are hues of orange. As the tree ages the bark turns a pale yellow, further highlighting the spring leaves.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is a very pretty little tree. Spring leaves emerge a soft orange yellow color slowly emerging to a nice light green for the summer. Also of interest is the hues of pale yellow on the bark. Fall brings wonderful shades of orange.