Metamorphosa™ Japanese Maple (Acer)
Shrub
- Lacy foliage changes color throughout the season!
- Grows with a graceful shrub-like habit.
- Low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Zones 5b-8, part sun/sun, 13' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
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Description
The lacy and colorful foliage and neatly bundled into a shrub-like habit. It was a finalist in the RHS Plant of the Year competition at the Chelsea Flower Show, but we're sure it will be a winner in your garden.
Details
Patent #: PP#32,420
Common name: Japanese Maple
Zone: 5b – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-13′ tall x 3-10′ wide
Foliage color: Yellow, green, pink, orange, red, violet
Season of interest: Spring through Fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, low flammability
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, container, foliage garden, formal garden
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hours/day)
Water: Moderate moisture
Spacing: 3 - 10 feet apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Winterizing: A 2-3″ layer of shredded mulch is recommended. In colder areas, site away from strong winds. Consider wrapping with burlap in zones 5 and 6 for extra protection.
Maintenance & pruning: Avoid pruning unless you'd like to shape it in springtime.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
