Acer palmatum 'Katsura' (P)

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Common name: Katsura Japanese Maple

Description: This charming cultivar of the Japanese Maple is prized for its delicate foliage and exceptional autumn colour display. The small, palmate leaves emerge in spring with bright orange and yellow tones that gradually settle into soft green during summer. What makes 'Katsura' truly special is its spectacular autumn transformation, when the foliage turns brilliant shades of orange, yellow, and red, creating one of the most impressive seasonal displays of any Japanese maple. The leaves are smaller and more delicate than many other cultivars, giving the tree a refined, elegant appearance. This variety develops a compact, rounded habit with graceful branching that creates an attractive, well-balanced canopy. The exceptional autumn colour makes it an outstanding choice for seasonal interest.

Other benefits: spectacular autumn colour display, compact growth habit, delicate foliage, reliable performance

Wildlife attraction: bees, small birds for seeds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 2m x 2m

Position: full sun to partial shade; benefits from some afternoon shade in hot climates

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions

Moisture: consistent moisture preferred; mulching beneficial; avoid waterlogged conditions

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -25°C