Acer shirasawanum Lovett
Another smaller really cool Japonicum with smaller leaves and great Stout form. Seems to be a slow grower but very very pretty and extremely hardy.. A good dependable not to picky tree for a smaller spot. I have had one in my front yard for years and is a slow grower in mostly shade should be faster with more sun . This one is put forth as both a Shirasawanum and Japonicum over the years. It has gone back and forth for years .. when I first wrote this it had changed to Shirasawanum .. but now considered a Japonicum .. but whatever it is a great tree everyone likes it and it is easy to grow and hardy and of great form.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright and open
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Yellow Green
- Summer Color: Green
- Fall Color: Red, Yellow and Orange