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Posted 10/18/2022 in Tree

Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium'

An upright deciduous tree, Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium' features deep cut palmate lobed green medium leaves with light red petioles, which turn yellow in the fall. Small reddish-purple flowers in the spring give way to attractive red samaras.

Post Details

Latin Name
Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium'
Common Name
Japanese Maple
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
12-15 ft
Spread
12-15 ft
Suggested Uses
Accent Specimen
Potential Pests
Stem canker, leaf spot, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, root rot, aphid, scale, borers, weevils, and ba

Plant Story

An upright deciduous tree, Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium' features deep cut palmate lobed green medium leaves with light red petioles, which turn yellow in the fall. Small reddish-purple flowers in the spring give way to attractive red samaras.

Special Care Instructions

Prune maximumly in winter. Mulch and fertilize in spring. Keep soil moist.

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