SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum 'Bihou'

COMMON NAME: Bihou Japanese Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 12-15 feet tall x 8-12 feet wide (up to 20 feet tall x 15 feet wide at maturity)

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (12-15 inches per year)

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, vase-shaped, bushy

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; light green in spring, medium green in summer, yellow with shades of orange and pink in fall

BARK: Bright yellow stems and trunk year-round, with smaller stems turning bright red in winter

FLOWERS: N/A

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