Sharp Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Sharp'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sharp' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Sharp') is a shrub 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. Reddish-purple flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees and birds. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. This slow grower reaches 2 to 4 feet tall and wide with a broad habit.
Pairs well with Smooth hydrangea, Bracken, and Switchgrass.