Acer palmatum 'LINEARILOBUM' japanese maple
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
2-3m
usual width
2-3m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let it form its own shape.
Description of the plant:
Among Japanese maples next to dissectum group there is another group called linearilobum, which consists of plants with very narrow and long, and sometimes almost thread-like leaves which give the plant almost a bamboo effect. Linearilobum is its main variety and offers bright green, narrow leaves on reddish stalks. They emerge yellow with a golden hue and turn vivid orange in autumn. Scolopendrifolium grows upright, forming an airy bush which can be pruned to reach a compact shape. It will look great when planted as a specimen shrub in any part of the garden.Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too. Fully hardy to -24°C (USDA zone 6), plants older than 5 year to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 20-02-2010
