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Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa'

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Overview

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Shigitatsu-sawa'\nCommon Name: Shigitatsu-sawa Japanese Maple\n\nThis rare maple showcases reticulated, pale green leaves with distinctive veining, transitioning to striking yellows and reds in the fall. Ideal for focal points in gardens, it matures to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Annual growth is around 6-12 inches, making it a stunning, slow-growing feature for any tranquil landscape design. Zone 5-9.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — transitioning to striking yellows and reds in the fallShigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — slow-growing feature for any tranquil landscape designShigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Ideal for focal points in gardens, it matures to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wideShigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Annual growth is around 6-12 inchesShigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — pale green leaves with distinctive veining

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
12–15 Ft.
Mature width
10–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — transitioning to striking yellows and reds in the fall
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — slow-growing feature for any tranquil landscape design
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Ideal for focal points in gardens, it matures to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — Annual growth is around 6-12 inches
Shigitatsu-Sawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Shigitatsu-Sawa') — pale green leaves with distinctive veining
Photographs by 2 contributors

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