‘Katsura’

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

'Katsura'

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Elegant foliage
Outstanding fall color
Useful small tree

Description

We are working on increasing our supply of own-root Japanese maple liners. Please contact the account manager for your state or province for more information. If you are looking for a supplier for tree liners, bare root, or whips, visit our tree program page.

The embodiement of elegance. We're pleased to offer own-root liners of select Japanese maple varieties. 'Katsura' is a classic tree-form type, with small, long-lobed leaves. Foliage emerges bronze tinged with red, matures to lime green, then blazes bright orange and red in autumn. Forms a small, graceful tree, with appealing branching.

USDA Zone: 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 10 - 12'
Width: 15 - 18'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Red
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Adaptable to most soils, provided they do not remain wet or soggy.

Pruning

Prune as desired to accentuate natural form.

Uses

Specimen

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: Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Tree

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