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Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' (Japanese maple 'Hogyoku')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Hogyoku' is a rounded, deciduous tree with palmate, deeply-lobed, mid- to dark green leaves turning bright orange in autumn. Inconspicuous, reddish-purple flowers in spring are followed by winged, green seed pods.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
6 m 4.5 m 10-20 years
19 ft 14 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil. Leaf colour is best in part shade but tolerates full sun. Leaf scorch can by caused by dry soil or excessive exposure to frost, sun, or wind when leaves are young.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Rock, Architectural, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Rounded

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Prune in late autumn to midwinter. Will be prostrate unless staked to desired height.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings, Grafting

Pests

Horse chestnut scale

Aphids

Diseases

Honey fungus

Verticillium wilt

Tar spot

Stake newly planted trees

Check stakes regularly throughout the growing season (optional)

Clear around your newly planted tree (optional)

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Rake up and use fallen leaves to make leafmould

Take softwood cuttings

Propagate from grafting in winter (advanced)

Water regularly through dry periods

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant in acidic soil

Plant in acid soils that are moist but well-drained

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Acer

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