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Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa'

Also Known As

  • Aoyagi gawa Japanese Maples

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and red flowers emerge followed by green and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 'Aoyagi gawa'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree, threadleaf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small to medium sized maple with green string-like leaves similar to Koto no ito. In Japanese means “Coral Green River”. Fall color is gold to orange. Estimated height in 10 years is 6′ tall and 4′ wide. Makes for a very nice patio container plant or as a specimen for a small garden. Once established this cultivar is hardy to USDA zone 5.

By: Eastfork Nursery

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi gawa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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