Acer palmatum ‘Sumi-Nagashi’ (Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum ‘Sumi-Nagashi’ (Japanese Maple) is a small deciduous tree with a vase-shaped habit when young, gradually broadening with age. Emerging purple-red in spring, the deeply cut, 7-lobed leaves gradually darken to a deep maroon red in summer before turning bright crimson in fall. Small, attractive reddish flowers appear in spring and may be followed by winged fruits in autumn. Fast-growing, this red Japanese Maple is a small ornamental with beautiful foliage.

• Grows up to 15-20 ft. tall (450-600 cm) and 10-15 ft. wide (300-450 cm).
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. A lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch.
• Perfect as a specimen plant in cottage gardens, city gardens, or Japanese gardens and containers.
• Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge.
• It may be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, and verticillium wilt.
• Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings.
• Acer palmatum is native to Japan, Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia.