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    Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy'

    Also Known As

    • Mr. Happy Japanese Maple

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8"-15"
    • W: 8"-15"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy' plant details

    Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and purple 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. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and purple
    Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Uses: dwarf, miniature

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the tiniest of all of the A. palmatum cultivars. This tiny plant will get perhaps soccer ball size in many years. The foliage is dark green with purple highlights. Would make a cute tree in a miniature landscape.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy' plant

    How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Mr. Happy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 10'-15'

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    Width: 6'-10'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

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    • even moisture - occasional
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