SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

COMMON NAME: Ukigumo Japanese Maple, Floating Clouds Japanese Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 6 feet tall x 6 feet wide under ideal conditions

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5 to 9

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; Spring foliage emerges nearly white with pink blushes, matures to green with white markings in summer, and turns peach to deep red in fall

FLOWERS: Insignificant

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