Monday, May 17, 2010

Vens Broom Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Vens Broom'

Acquired from Dawes Arboretum plant sale 2008.

A very new selection that is dwarf, flat, rounded bun in habit probably growing only 3-4' tall and wide. Medium size green leaves in summer with fall color most likely red to orange. Plant in a north or northeast exposure with light shade in moist, but well-drained acidic soil. Avoid full sun and hot sites in clay or rocky soil. Keep soil cool in summer with an organic mulch. Suspected hardy in USDA Zone 5, but untried in central Ohio. Species native to e. Asia.

From: Stanley & Son Nursery, Inc.
Provenance: CGO
How Received: SC
D2005-0862

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