syn: Japanese Maple 'Katsura', Acer palmatum 'Katsura gisan'.
Acer palmatum Katsura
$50.00
Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’, also known as Japanese Maple ‘Katsura’, is a cultivar prized for its vibrant spring foliage that emerges orange and yellow with a pink margin, transitioning to green in summer and then to yellow and orange in autumn. It is a graceful, shrub-like tree, typically growing to 3 meters tall and 2 meters wide. ‘Katsura’ is relatively hardy, tolerating full sun, though it can benefit from some shade to protect its delicate leaves from scorching, especially during hot, dry periods.
The standout feature is the unique spring foliage, which emerges as yellow-orange with a pink margin, then turns green in summer, and finally displays shades of orange and yellow in autumn.
Size:
Typically grows to about 3 meters tall and 2 meters wide, with a rounded, shrub-like habit.
Hardiness:
Generally hardy, but protection from strong, drying winds is recommended.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun, but some shade can be beneficial, particularly for the thinner-leaved varieties.
Soil:
Prefers well-drained, loamy soil, but can tolerate a range of soil conditions except for extreme wet or dry.
