Acer palmatum Ueno Yama
This is a surprisingly hardy tree unlike the Katsura of which it has similarities to but most consider this cultivar superior from . Although some say it buds early and that can cause problems in areas of late frost,I have not found this to be the case but thought I would warn you anyway. It has just the best spring color and for those wanting a good orange fall color that is rare in the JM world this cultivar is for you. As I said late frost folks should always be careful with cultivars from the Katsura group but if you like them as i do this a truly superior tree in every way..both vigorous and hardy.
Tree is a Zone 6
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 6 - Down to -10°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in partial shade
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Bushy
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Yellow Green
- Summer Color: Lt Green
- Fall Color: Orange