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Katsura Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Katsura'

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Overview

The Senkaki Maple, or Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', is a captivating ornamental tree. It features coral-red young branches, adding vivid winter interest. This deciduous tree offers a striking seasonal palette, with lobed leaves emerging golden-yellow in spring, turning to green in summer, and finally, a fiery orange-red in fall. It grows moderately to 15-20 feet tall and wide, ideal for small gardens and focal points. Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — turning to green in summer

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — It features coral-red young branches, adding vivid winter interest

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — This deciduous tree offers a striking seasonal palette

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — with lobed leaves emerging golden-yellow in spring

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — The Senkaki Maple, or Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', is a captivating ornamental tree

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — the foliage matures into a refreshing green with subtle yellow undertones

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — prized for its distinctive seasonal color transitions and architectural form

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–25 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — turning to green in summer

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — It features coral-red young branches, adding vivid winter interest

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — This deciduous tree offers a striking seasonal palette

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — with lobed leaves emerging golden-yellow in spring

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — The Senkaki Maple, or Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', is a captivating ornamental tree

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — the foliage matures into a refreshing green with subtle yellow undertones

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — prized for its distinctive seasonal color transitions and architectural form

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — the Senkaki Maple awakens with lively orange-yellow leaves

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — often referred to as the Senkaki Maple

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — It grows moderately to 15-20 feet tall and wide, ideal for small gardens and focal points

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — Achieving a height and spread of approximately 15 to 20 feet at maturity

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — which exceptionally complement its graceful

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — As we progress into summer

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — The Acer palmatum 'Katsura' is a captivating variety of Japanese Maple

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — this ornamental tree sets a striking figure in any landscape design.<br><br>In spring

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — a fiery orange-red in fall

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — 'Katsura' again ignites the garden with fiery shades of gold

Katsura Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Katsura') — creating a spectacular show.<br><br>For optimal growth

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