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Acer palmatum

'Going Green'


Going Green Japanese Maple




Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
palmatum
Cultivar
'Going Green'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 20
Height
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
General Description
A deciduous tree with bright green leaves that emerge early, turning a vibrant yellow-orange in spring, and green branches year-round.
Landscape
Excellent specimen tree for a small garden.
Cultivation
Grow 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.
Shape
Bushy habit.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Aphids, horse chestnut scale and verticillium wilt could be problematic.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Branches remain a bright green all year.
Leaf Description
Leaves are green, emerge early in the season, and turn to a yellow-orange colour in autumn.
Flower Description
Flowers are very small, appearing in spring.
Propagation
Propagate through grafting or softwood cuttings.
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