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Acer palmatum 'Chitose-yama'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 12 m (15 - 40 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer palmatum 'Chitose-yama' (Japanese maple) bears bright red blossoms during early spring to mid spring. The showy matte foliage is medium green and dark red in colour and fine in texture. Acer palmatum 'Chitose-yama' (Japanese maple) yields showy fruit. This plant has showy and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Acer palmatum 'Chitose-yama' (Japanese maple) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, foundation, specimen and topiary.