Taxon

Acer shirasawanum 'Jūnihitoe'

Acer shirasawanum 'Jūnihitoe' - Junihitoe Shirasawa maple
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Common name: Junihitoe Shirasawa maple
Family: Aceraceae (maple family)
Synonym: Acer japonicum 'Jūni hito e'
Distribution: Species native to Japan
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A rounded, shrubby deciduous tree ultimately reaching up to 12' tall and nearly as wide but doing so slowly. The small, dark green leaves give an overall circular outline and are held stiffly horizontal. A wonderful addition to the garden with brilliant orange fall color. The winged fruit occur in bunches and turn orange adding to the effect.

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BC13 (BC13) • Accession: D2004-0072.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: JPG: BC21 (BC21) • Accession: D2004-0072.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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