Acer palmatum Akane
A very nice Katsura type tree...but BETTER, more colorful in every season and in every way. I have found this tree to be hardy, takes sun well but part shade best and does not bud early like Katsura .. This is considered a semi dwarf But I see it as a true dwarf so it should fit nicely in many installations...Spring color is as nice as Orange dream and stays very nice throughout the season greening out just a bit.. This is on my most fave new tree list
Zone 6 tree, but some claim to grow in Zone 5, be wary and keep an eye on yours if you try it.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 6 - Down to -10°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Dwarf 3' to 6'
- Tree Form: Upright and open
- Leaf Size: Small
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Yellow/Gold
- Summer Color: Yellow Green
- Fall Color: Yellow/Gold