Asahi Zuru Acer Palmatum is a stunning Japanese maple grown in zones 5-8. Its delicate leaves grow up to 6 feet tall, adding a pop of color to any garden.
Asahi-Zuru plant
The Asahi-Zuru plant (Acer palmatum 'Asahi-Zuru'), also known as the Rising Sun Japanese maple, is a beautiful and unique deciduous tree or shrub that is known for its variegated leaves. The leaves emerge creamy white with hints of pink in the spring. As the leaves mature, they become more variegated, with some leaves being almost entirely white or pink. The bark also carries variegation of creamy white and pink. The fall foliage is a stunning blend of oranges and reds.
The Asahi-Zuru Japanese maple is a slow-growing plant, typically reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a width of 4-8 feet. It has a compact, upright habit with short horizontal twigs. The plant is relatively low-maintenance, but it does prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
To care for an Asahi-Zuru Japanese maple, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
The Asahi-Zuru Japanese maple is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. The plant is also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating an Asahi-Zuru Japanese maple into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the plant 6-10 feet away from other plants, depending on the desired mature size of the plant.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plant lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the Asahi-Zuru Japanese maple!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
