Acer palmatum Ukon / Aoyagi
This is one of my favorite trees . Some say it is the same or similar to the Aoyagi. It forms as beautiful small tree with light green leaves and a brilliant fall gold color. The branches are similar to Glowing Embers in that they are yellow green and coral in winter. This combo of leaf and branch color make this hardy perfect replacement tree for those who hate Sango Kaku and have a dead one to prove it... but still would like to have some winter color so their tree has year round beauty.
- Winter Hardiness: Zone 5 - Down to -20°
- Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun
- Tree Size: Medium up to 12' in ten years or more
- Tree Form: Upright and full
- Leaf Size: Medium
- Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum)
- Spring Color: Yellow Green
- Summer Color: Lt Green
- Fall Color: Yellow/Gold