Hogyoku Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 18 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
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Notes
'Hogyoku' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku') is a small tree for specimen, accent, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows slowly into a broad shape, and its reddish-purple spring flowers draw bees and birds. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Dogwood, Bluebell, and Shumard oak.