Acer palmatum 'Katsura'

This Japanese maple has a pale orange-yellow spring foliage which fades to medium green at the begin of the summer. The soft oranges and yellows return during the fall leaf drop. It develops the best spring and fall foliage color when planted in full sun to open shade. Katsura is very resistant to the sun during the summer, but you should often give it water during dry weather to help maintain the tree at its best. This three will be beautiful in small gardens and large patio containers.

↕ 300 cm ❄ -20 °C ☀ sun, half shade

Informazioni su questa pianta

Acer

Maples (Acer) form a large genus of trees and shrubs, nearly all from the northern hemisphere and many from China. They range from small multi-stemmed trees to large shade trees. Their opposite, usually lobed leaves, colourful young growth, winged fruits and above all their fiery autumn colours make them garden classics.

Acer palmatum

The Japanese maple, native to Japan, Korea and eastern China, is a slow-growing large shrub or small tree with a broad, rounded crown. The palmate leaves have five to nine pointed, toothed lobes and turn orange-red to scarlet in autumn. Hundreds of garden forms exist, differing in habit, leaf shape and colour.

Esposizione e terreno

Prefers a sheltered spot in partial shade, out of cold, drying winds; sun is tolerated if the soil stays moist. Needs humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, ideally acidic to neutral. Hardy in Belgium, but heat and drought can scorch the leaves.

Potatura e cura

Needs little pruning: if necessary, lightly balance the crown in winter (December to February). Mulch, water during dry spells and work in organic matter every few years. Watch for scale insects and verticillium wilt.

Utilizzo in giardino

A classic specimen for a lawn, a shade garden or a border with rhododendrons, azaleas, pieris and heathers. Many forms grow well in pots on a terrace, and the species is a favourite for bonsai.

Caratteristiche

Botanica

Famiglia	Sapindaceae
Genere	Acer
Specie	palmatum
Cultivar	'Katsura'

Fogliame

Sempreverde	no
Colore (fogliame)	green, orange
Colore autunnale	yellow, orange

Portamento

Altezza

300 cm

Posizione

Rusticità	-20 °C
Tipo di terreno	acid
Tipo di terreno	acid
Esposizione	sun, half shade
Umidità del terreno	moist, normal

Utilizzo

Tipo (uso)

shrub, multistem, solitary