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Coralbark Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum
Sapindaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

Shrub reaching 7-8 m in height with brilliant coral-red branches in winter; color is best on young wood. In summer the bright color is almost absent. The 5-lobed leaves are small, fresh green in summer and an attractive yellow in autumn.

Source of plant

Forestfarm Nursery, Fairweather Gardens, Greer Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

bark, winter interest