Taxon

Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red'

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Common name: Shira Red Shirasawa maple
Family: Aceraceae (maple family)
Distribution: Species native to Japan
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This medium sized deciduous tree selection offers new spring foliage that is bright red, turning to a warm bronze in summer. It is possible a hybrid with Acer palmatum. It grows to 6-8' tall and half as wide in 10 years. Makes a great specimen or accent plant. Discovered and introduced by the Flora Wonder™ Collection of Buchholz Nursery, Gaston, OR.
Links: Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery

Locations

  • 1: AES: BM26 (BM26) • Accession: D2014-0114.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: AZA: BC14 (BC14) • Accession: D2014-0114.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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