Acer palmatum 'Going Green' (Going Green Japanese Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespalmatum
Cultivar'Going Green'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 20
Height2 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA deciduous tree with bright green leaves that emerge early, turning a vibrant yellow-orange in spring, and green branches year-round.
ShapeBushy habit.
LandscapeExcellent specimen tree for a small garden.
PropagationPropagate through grafting or softwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Leaf colour tends to be better if the tree is sited in partial shade.
PestsAphids, horse chestnut scale and verticillium wilt could be problematic.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches remain a bright green all year.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are green, emerge early in the season, and turn to a yellow-orange colour in autumn.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are very small, appearing in spring.

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