Acer palmatum
Arakawa
New
cultivars and larger sizes:
Many newly grafted cultivars are added to our list after they leaf out around
mid-April. Others, including small, rare, and hard to graft cultivars, are
added in September. Once a cultiver sells out, it remains so until the following
spring.
Maples ordered in summer may have burned leaves, and look bad, but this is only temporary. Still, spring and especially fall are far better times to ship and plant than summer. We'll delay shipments when temperatures exceed 90 F.
Although it grows vigorously when young, 'Arakawa' then slows down to quite slow growth, with an eventual height of 25'. Its mature slow growth and attractive habit, along with its rough bark, make it a favorite for bonsai. In the landscape, it is hardy and does well in difficult conditions. It's bright green in spring and summer. In fall, there are varying shades of red, with bright scarlet predominating. 'Arakawa' is synonymous with 'Nishiki sho'. The rough bark does not become evident for a few years, and continues to get more prominent with age. Also known as Rough Bark Maple.
Orders
placed between mid-March and mid-June may take 3 weeks to ship. For faster
service, order in the fall, an excellent time to plant. We can ship in winter,
but read this to see if
it's a good idea for you.
'Arakawa'
Size # 1 $15.00
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