Acer palmatum ‘Aoba jo’
Japanese Maple - Light Green Castle
A dwarf, congested Japanese Maple with abnormally large leaves for a dwarf. Foliage emerges bronze in spring, gaining reddish tips a bit later on. The foliage matures to dark green by summer and transitions to yellow with shades of orange and red hues by fall. Grows 3-4′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
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| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Listed since at least 1978.
Synonymous
Acer palmatum 'Aoba bo', Acer palmatum 'Aoba cho'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Dwarf
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