Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Seiryu Japanese Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Cultivar | 'Seiryu' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Species native to Japan, China and Korea. Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' was cultivated in Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -28.9-(-6.7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20-20 |
| Height | 3-4 m |
| Spread | 2-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Grows in an upright form and becomes more dense with maturity. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as a specimen plant for the bright colours. |
| Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial shade, but will tolerate full sun and in moist but well-drained soil. Requires shelter from strong winds. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are palmately-lobed and small. Leaves start green in the spring and summer, and turn red, orange and yellow in the autumn. |
Photographs
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu', form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu', leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Acer palmatum 'Seiryu', bark. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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