Acer palmatum 'Asayake' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Asayake' is a charming dwarf Japanese maple with a spreading form and delicate dissected, laceleaf foliage. New growth emerges a striking red before maturing to light yellow-green with a distinctive purple border. Fall color can develop in shades of pink-red, chartreuse, yellow, orange, and red. This naturally small maple remains compact throughout its life, reaching approximately 2 feet tall and 5 feet wide in 10 years. The name 'Asayake' means “the colors of sunrise,” a fitting description for its colorful foliage.
- Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
- 10-Year Size: Approximately 2 ft tall × 5 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Foliage: Light yellow-green dissected leaves with a purple border; new growth emerges stunning red
- Fall Color: Pink-red to chartreuse, with shades of yellow, orange, and red
- Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade
- Soil: Well-draining soil
- Hardiness: Zones 5–9
- Best Uses: Containers, small landscapes, foundation plantings, and collector gardens
- Garden Interest: Spring through Fall