Acer palmatum ‘Nakakamado Weeping’
Japanese Maple - Weeping Treasure
The legendary weeping Japanese Maple, a national treasure in Japan! Considered to be one of the oldest weeping varieties, the spring board (not cutleaf) foliage emerges an orange-yellow colour which transitions to a more solid medium green by summer. In the fall, colours of reds and oranges are seen. Grows 5-6′ high by 6-7′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Observed in Japan for at least 200 years.
Synonymous
Acer palmatum 'National Treasure'
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.
