Acer palmatum 'SHIRAZZ' 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)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Japanese maples are the „crème de la crème“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend letting it form its own shape.
Description of the plant:
Shirazz is another Japanese maple beauty with variegated foliage that changes colours throughout the growing season. The leaves are deciduous, deeply lobed but not in the dissectum group. They emerge rich cherry red and soon mature to mid green with white margins and pink shades of various depths until autumn. Then they turn brilliant carmine red with a little bit of yellow. Shirazz maple forms a wide shrub and grows moderately to slowly. Pruning is not necessary but can be done if you wish to shape it. Its fire-red leaves will look best when accompanied by shrubs of differently coloured foliage. It is an easy-care, hardy plant, which does not need much maintenance.
Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. For best leaf colouring it needs plenty of sun so make sure the roots are well mulched, too. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too, as well as large pots. Fully hardy to -24°C (USDA zone 6), plants older than 5 year to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 24-06-2015
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