Beautiful, small, deciduous tree with irregular branching. Small flowers can be colorful and samaras are inconspicuous. Foliage is lush emerald green and displays yellow, orange and red in the fall.Provide protection from afternoon sun and wind. Botanical Name- Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’ Pronunciation- AY-sir juh-PON-ih-kum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Requires moist, well-drained, peat enriched soil. not drought tolerant Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Purple red Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Thunderstruck Lavender Skies Crapemyrtle – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C52 Yearly Care Instructions- Thin branches in late winter to improve airflow. Keep soil evenly moist and add mulch yearly. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Trimming Instructions- Prune lightly in late winter to shape and remove dead limbs. Keep branches spaced to maintain good air circulation. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
