Acer, Weeping Japanese Maple 'Omurayama'

Acerpalmatum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dublin, California

GARBERVILLE, California

Winnetka, Illinois

West Friendship, Maryland

San Antonio, Texas

Tyler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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West Friendship, MD (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | positive

I have this tree planted next to a small pond, nestled next to our deck. It receives about 4 hours of direct sun per day and is sheltere...Read More

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Acer palmatum 'Omurayama' WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE Dec (z6) (Bon)
Whereas the weeping dissectum forms are usually low mounds, the lo...Read More

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