Japanese Maple 'Chitose-Yama', Acer palmatum 'Chitoseyama Red', Japanese Maple 'Chitoseyama Red'
Award-winning Acer palmatum ‘Chitose-Yama’ is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with striking foliage. Emerging rich purple red in spring, the seven-pointed, lobed leaves mature to bronze-green in summer. The leaves turn bright crimson in the fall before shedding to the ground. This Japanese Maple features a compact, mounding habit and is adequate for containers.
Maple trees belong to the Sapindaceae family, which includes several popular ornamental trees such as Japanese Maple(Acer palmatum), Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), and Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum).
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Common names | Maple, Japanese Maple |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 9' - 10' (270cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Common names | Maple, Japanese Maple |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread | 9' - 10' (270cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
How many Acer palmatum ‘Chitose-Yama’ (Japanese Maple) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Acer palmatum ‘Chitose-Yama’ (Japanese Maple) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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