Acer palmatum 'Unicorn' Japanese Maple
Original price
$50.00
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Original price
$50.00
Original price
$50.00
$50.00
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$50.00
Current price
$50.00
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Acer palmatum ‘Unicorn' is an extraordinary and rare Japanese maple introduced by Nishiki Nursery in Australia. This eye-catching variety emerges in spring with a unique, bright Barney-purple color that gradually deepens into an alluring brick-red as the foliage matures. Its vibrant fall coloration adds another layer of seasonal interest, with the foliage intensifying in color as autumn progresses.
- Zones: 5–8
- Spring Color: Bright Barney purple
- Summer Color: Deepening brick red
- Fall Color: Vibrant, intensifying shades of red
- Mature Size: Approximately 8–10 ft tall in 10 years
- Growth Habit: Upright, small-growing Japanese maple
- Light: Sun to filtered light
- Best Uses: Specimen tree, collector's garden, containers, and focal point plantings
- Best Feature: Exceptionally unique purple spring foliage that transitions into rich brick-red tones
- Garden Interest: Provides a dramatic, changing display of color from spring through fall
- Introduction: Introduced by Nishiki Nursery in Australia