Acer palmatum 'Shigitatsu sawa' Japanese Maple

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One of the first cultivars with variegation following the vein of the leaf.Very pale green in spring changing to a medium green in summer with a less defined vein. Fall color is golden yellow with a contrasting vein....

size 3 (3 yrs old) is currently sold out.

This cultivar is currently unavailable in every size.

Understand our Size 2, Size 3, and Size 4 trees
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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One of the first cultivars with variegation following the vein of the leaf.Very pale green in spring changing to a medium green in summer with a less defined vein. Fall color is golden yellow with a contrasting vein. Bark is pale green with white striations. Structure is open and layered, as wide as tall. Slow growing,though not difficult, must have protection from intense sun.

Attributes

Leaf Shape Palmate
Growth Habit Small Shrub
Landscape Height 8 ft.
Container Height 4 ft.
Minimum Zone 6
Maximum Zone 9
Spring Color Pale Green
Summer Color Yellow, Green
Fall Color Orange, Yellow


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