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HOT CHANA™

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

'JWW7'

PP#30,091

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A cluster of red maple leaves on Hot Chana Japanese maple

A specimen of Hot Chana Japanese maple showing its dense upright habit and burgundy foliage.

The foliage of Hot Chana Japanese maple emerging in spring in tones of red, orange, yellow, and green.

A specimen of Hot Chana Japanese maple planted in a white Proven Winners container.

The newly emerging foliage of Hot Chana Japanese maple in shades of red, yellow, and burgundy.

The delicate red summer growth of Hot Chana Japanese maple.

Colorful Foliage
Own-root Japanese maple
Small Tree

Description: Spice up the landscape with this graceful, fast-growing, own-root Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)! Already a hit in Europe, the ever-changing color of Hot Chana Japanese maple’s foliage sets it apart: leaves emerge bright red in spring, which darkens to a chocolate-red before turning green. All season, new growth continues to emerge red before the whole tree blazes brilliant scarlet in autumn.

USDA Zone: 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 8-15'
Width: 4-6'
Finish Time: 2 seasons
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring through fall
Flower Color
Foliage Color: Green, Red
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Any well-drained soil will do.

Pruning

Little needed. May be selectively pruned to shape as needed, but avoid regular trimming or pruning.

Uses

Specimen, containers, flower gardens

Growing Tips

Japanese maples are relatively adaptable in terms of growing conditions. In cold or exposed sites, they should be sited where they get some protection from the harshest winter weather.

Features: New, Foliage interest, Tree

Filters: Botanical genus: Acer, Common name: Japanese Maple, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green foliage, Red foliage