BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

One of the best maples for foliage colour in spring, Acer palmatum 'Katsura' has small, five lobed leaves which emerge as a beautiful bright golden-yellow, with a pale orange edge when young.

The leaves gradually fade to a dark green by the middle of summer, before once again turning a rich orange and yellow in autumn just before they fall. A superb, colourful plant!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 50 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Katsura' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Acer palmatum 'Katsura'  will eventually grow to be a graceful large, branching shrub.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]