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Japanese Maple |
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Maple |
'Tsukushigata' |
'Chikushi Gata' |
'Shikishigata' |
'Shikushigata' |
'Tsukishi Gata' |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Plant Height: | up to 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | up to 18 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Known for color change through the seasons. Nearly black in spring with green veins. Summer color lighter, depending on sun exposure. Red in autumn |
Fruit: | Other: red samaras (keys) typical of maple species |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Posted by arctangent (Ann Arbor, Michigan - Zone 6a) on Oct 10, 2020 6:22 AM The cultivar name 'Tsukushi Gata' translates as 'horsetail' [ Reply to this comment | |