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Ueno Yama Japanese Maple

Scientific name: Acer palmatum 'Ueno Yama'
Taxonomy
Family:Aceraceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:20 ft
Width:15 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This cultivar is known for its spring growth which ranges from bright orange to yellow.

  Morphology:
This is a small, deciduous garden tree which can grow to 20’ with a spread of 15’ forming broad upright canopy. The leaf shape is typical of the palmate cultivars. By summer the leaves morph to light green. In the fall the yellow-to-orange color returns before the leaves are shed.

  Morphology:
This cultivar can withstand either sun or light shade.

  Pests:
This maple variant is considered pest free as long as it given a well drained site.
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