Suminagashi Japanese maple
Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 20 feet tallup to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Suminagashi' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi') is a tree for specimen, accent, and woodland use. 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It grows slowly into a broad shape, and the red spring flowers attract bees and birds. The leaves turn color in fall.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Green and gold, and Daffodil.