
Acer palmatum ‘Dr. Seuss’
Japanese Maple - Dr. Seuss
A dwarf Japanese Maple with unusually shaped leaves giving it a whimsical appearance. New small leaves emerge a bronze-green transitioning to medium green with a subtle yellow variegation by summer. In the fall, the foliage changes to yellow-orange. Grows 5′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
| Tags | variegated |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by Buchholz Nursery, Oregon.
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
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.

