Acer shirasawanum 'Bronze Age'

Acer shirasawanum 'Bronze Age'

Discovered and registered by Buchholz Nursery of Oregon, this new Japanese maple may be a hybrid with Acer palmatum. Interesting color combinations of green with bronze-purple tips. The leaves are long and textured. The fall colors range from yellow to orange to purple. Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Hardy to zone 5.

Type: Trees
Genus: Acer
Species: shirasawanum
Exposure: Full Sun; Partial Shade
Color: Bi-color
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Ultimate Height: 10 Ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: upright and spreading
Water Requirements: Once a week