Shrubs

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' (Japanese Maple)

Acer 'Palmatum Ukigumo Japanese'

Also known as Japanese Maple

$98.00

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡ZonesUSDA 4-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' (Japanese Maple), 'Ukigumo', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Acer 'Palmatum Ukigumo Japanese'
Common name
Japanese Maple
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
varies (10 to 80 ft by species) tall × — wide
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Bloom time
Spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture. Provide afternoon shade, especially at the PNW coast; lacy-leaved dissectum types need extra shelter from wind. Prune lightly in late winter for structure; avoid heavy cuts. Watch for verticillium wilt (sterilize tools between cuts), aphids, and pseudomonas tip dieback in wet springs.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Small mammal forage
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