Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'
Fern Leaf
New cultivars and larger sizes:
We
now introduce new and selected rare cultivars in Sept., rather than with
previously-offered cultivars in spring.
Size #2 trees are also available for ordering only after Sept. 1.
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Heat Stress:
Mild temperatures are best for shipping and planting. Maples ordered in summer may have browned leaves, but this is only temporary. We'll delay shipments when temperatures exceed 90 F. Fall is the preferred time for planting; spring is the next best time.
Most descriptions
say this is a 10' tree, but I am sure it will grow to
15', and possibly twice that size, given enough time. It's low-
branched, though, so it does seem to hug the ground, and doesn't
grow too fast, but has a sturdy frame. The large, very deeply cut,
fernlike leaves are unusual for a japonicum. They are medium
green in summer. In fall, they display pretty much all possible maple
fall colors: orange, yellow,and red, to wonderful effect. The
red samaras (winged seeds) are held prettily above the foliage.
Though the cultivar name listed is officially correct, this tree
goes by the name "maiku jaku' in Japan, meaning 'Dancing
Peacock'. Both these names are sometimes seen on specimens
in this country, along with 'Fernleaf', and 'Full Moon.' It
should not be confused with the very different Golden Full Moon.
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' Fern Leaf'
Size # 1 $15.00
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