SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum 'Peve's Starfish'
COMMON NAME: Peve's Starfish Japanese Maple
GARDEN SIZE: 6-8 feet tall x 4-5 feet wide (in 20 years)
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun
WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.
HABIT (FORM): Upright, semi-dwarf
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; bright red in spring, deep maroon with bright red flushes in summer, brilliant crimson 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
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