Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' ~ Hogyoku Japanese Maple Size:15 GALLON The buds open green before

The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils

prune off top shoots to prevent climbing

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The color of the large rounded panicles of mophead flowers depends on the soil PH - a mild pink in alkaline soils

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Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' ~ Hogyoku Japanese Maple Size:15 GALLON The buds open green beforeHogyoku Japanese Maple is an upright deciduous tree with green palmate foliage known for its pumpkin orange color in fall, though in warmer climates the fall color may be yellow washed with orange and red. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Has improved