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