SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum 'Amagi Shigure'

COMMON NAME: Amagi Shigure Japanese Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 10-12 feet tall x 6-7 feet wide at maturity

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 5a-9a

EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; brilliant fuchsia with deep purple-black veining in spring, red with blackish-green veining in summer, and bright orange and red in fall

FLOWERS: Not mentioned

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, Korea and China

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