Acer, Japanese Maple 'Red Pygmy'

Acerpalmatum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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:

GARBERVILLE, California

Tupelo, Mississippi

Kansas City, Missouri

Euclid, Ohio

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
West Bloomfield, MI | April 2020 | positive

This tree grew beautifully in our front yard where it got dappled sun all day and a little direct sun in late afternoon.
We plante...Read More

I
| September 2008 | positive

We have this slow growing specimen tree in container with curly leaf ivy underplanting. One of my favorites among Japanese maples.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' (Dec) (z6) (Bon)
"An excellent cultivar...a delightful contrast in shape & tone when combined with other...Read More

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