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Uncommon Thread^™ Japanese Maple Acer palmatum

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Uncommon Thread™ - Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum

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Exposure

Full Shade
Part Sun to Sun
Sun

Flower Season

Spring
Fall

Mature Size

Height: 10' - 15'

Spread: 10' - 12'

Height: 3.0m - 4.6m

Spread: 3.0m - 3.7m

This plant is currently unreleased. It is only visible to admins.

120 - 180 Inches
120 - 144 Inches
120 - 144 Inches
3.0m - 4.6m
3.0m - 3.7m
3.0m - 3.7m
Features
Uncommon Thread Japanese maple makes an immediate statement with its exceptionally narrow, finely cut leaves. Its foliage color shifts through the season. Starting chartreuse with red highlights, deepening to green and burgundy, and glowing red in fall. This fast-growing tree reaches a manageable size, making it an elegant choice for borders or as a focal point.
Top reasons to grow Uncommon Thread Japanese maple:
Distinctive foliage
Fast growth
Evolving color throughout the season
Foliage Interest

Fall Interest
Characteristics

Plant Type:
Tree

Shrub Type:
Deciduous

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
120 - 180 Inches 3.0m - 4.6m

Spacing:
120 - 144 Inches 3.0m - 3.7m

Spread:
120 - 144 Inches 3.0m - 3.7m

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Colors:
Red

Foliage Shade:
Multiple colors throughout the season

Habit:
Upright

Container Role:
Thriller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Full Shade

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

Light Requirement:
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage

Hardiness Zones:
5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:
Average

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Specimen or Focal Point

Uses Notes:

Impressive specimen tree.

Maintenance Notes:

Any soil type will do, it's quite adaptable.

Doesn't need regular pruning, but if you'd like you can shape it a bit in the springtime. Avoid any regular pruning, as this could negatively impact the beautiful shrubby habit it develops.

Uncommon Thread^™ Acer palmatum 'SMNAPK' USPPAF, Can PBRAF

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