Acer palmatum 'Ryuzu' Japanese Maple

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A sturdy dwarf cultivar long in production, the name meaning "Ornamental Dragon's Head". This tree has very short internodes covering the stiff upright branches with medium-sized leaves. The sharply pointed lobes seem to twist at the tips. Spring...

In stock — size 2 (2 yrs old) is available.

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Size 2 Usually 2–3 years old; approximately 2–3 ft. tall and 1–2.5 ft. wide.
Size 3 Usually 3–4 years old; approximately 2.5–5 ft. tall and 2–3 ft. wide.
Size 4 Usually 4–5+ years old; approximately 3–6 ft. tall and 2.5–5 ft. wide.

These are nursery averages. Exact height, width, trunk caliper, and form vary by cultivar and natural growth rate. See the complete size guide

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Size

A sturdy dwarf cultivar long in production, the name meaning "Ornamental Dragon's Head". This tree has very short internodes covering the stiff upright branches with medium-sized leaves. The sharply pointed lobes seem to twist at the tips. Spring is a shrimp pink color changing to light green in summer and orange-yellow in the fall. Some belief 'Ryuzu' to be the parent tree of 'Shishigashira'. Excellent for either bonsai, container or a rock garden.

Attributes

Leaf Shape Palmate
Growth Habit Small Shrub
Landscape Height 4 ft.
Container Height 2 ft.
Minimum Zone 6
Maximum Zone 9
Spring Color Green
Summer Color Green
Fall Color Orange, Yellow


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