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Also Known As

  • Sunny Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 5b-9a

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Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny' plant details

Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with apricot, bronze, gold, green and pink foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous apricot, bronze, gold, green and pink
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An excellent variety for all summer. It has a bright golden color. Needs afternoon shade, but holds color well. This plant comes from Crispin Silva and is one of the many wonderful plants he has introduced
A new variety with some palmatum parentage. Brilliant yellow leaves resemble those of Jordan. A strong, upright grower that is fairly resistant to sunburn. Developed by Crispin's Creations Nursery.

Gardening facts about Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny' plant

How to Grow Acer shirasawanum 'Sunny'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • apricot
    • gold
    • bronze
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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