Acer palmatum ‘Hogyoku’, commonly known as Hogyoku Japanese Maple, is a cultivar prized for its vibrant orange fall color and upright, spreading growth habit. It features green leaves in spring and summer that turn a brilliant pumpkin orange in autumn, adding a striking display to any landscape.
General: A compact, upright Japanese maple, typically reaching 15 feet tall and wide.
Foliage: Features green, seven-lobed, palmate leaves that turn a striking pumpkin orange in autumn. The leaves have a distinct curved margin, adding textural interest.
Growth Habit: Upright and spreading, with a relatively low canopy.
Flowers: Inconspicuous reddish-purple flowers in spring, followed by green samaras.
Fall Color: Known for its brilliant pumpkin orange fall color, more pronounced in colder climates.
