SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer sieboldianum 'Kinugasa yama'

COMMON NAME: Kinugasa Yama Japanese Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 20 ft. tall x 15 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-9

EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Broad Upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Green leaves with a blue cast in summer, Silvery pubescence (hairs) on leaves; Orange to red in fall

FLOWERS: Inconspicuous

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.

USES: Specimen, Fall Color