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Acer palmatum Chishio

Acer Chishio, Chishio Japanese Maple, Acer Shishio Improved, Chishio Improved Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Chishio Improved, Chishio Improved

Acer palmatum Chishio is a variety of Japanese Maple grown for its rich display of delicate foliage. Leaves on this deciduous tree emerge crimson-scarlet red, age to pink-red, then turn green during summer. As autumn progresses, they develop orange-red tones before falling. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Acer Chishio is perfect for mixed plantings, planting to soften a bland wall, maintaining in a container, planting around outdoor living areas, or for growing anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.

Acer palmatum 'Chishio' small specimen tree with colourful foliage.
Colourful leaves on Acer palmatum 'Chishio'.
Red, orange, and green leaves on Acer palmatum 'Chishio'.
Colourful foliage on Acer palmatum 'Chishio' specimen tree.
Red and green leaves on Acer palmatum 'Chishio'.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAcer Chishio, Chishio Japanese Maple, Acer Shishio Improved, Chishio Improved Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Chishio Improved, Chishio Improved
Sku14209

Acer palmatum Chishio Details

Acer palmatum Chishio is a variety of Japanese Maple grown for its rich display of delicate foliage. Leaves on this deciduous tree emerge crimson-scarlet red, age to pink-red, then turn green during summer. As autumn progresses, they develop orange-red tones before falling. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. Acer Chishio will grow on a range of soil types but will struggle at the extremes of wet and dry. This lovely specimen is ideal for mixed plantings, planting to soften a bland wall, maintaining in a container, planting around outdoor living areas, or for growing anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.

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