Species Yubae Japanese Maple*
red leaves with brown stems

Yubae Japanese Maple*

Acer palmatum 'Yubae'

Also Known As - Evening Glow Japanese Maple
The Yubae Japanese Maple is an amazing tree to have. Its vibrant, cluster leaf shape and and twisted, contorted branches create a stunning landscape addition that is sure to be a head turner. Its color gracefully evolves with the seasons, from pulsing reds stretching along its branches in the Spring, to blazing oranges and yellows in Summer, and finally, deep burgundies and reds in the Fall. Its graceful, flowing branches make it a perfect canopy for smaller plants and flowers, as well as giving the effect of a calming, flowing stream in the garden. All this beauty, accompanied by feathery foliage and vibrant colors, make Yubae Japanese Maple a must have for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Root Division

Hardiness Zone:

5

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,purple,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

watering

Yubae Japanese Maple should be watered once a week, or when the top inch of soil is dry. Use lukewarm water; cold water can shock the roots. Water long and deeply - a thorough soaking - so the moisture reaches the bottom of the roots. Avoid getting the leaves wet, which can cause disease problems. Check the root ball for any waterlogged soil. If there is too much water in the pot, wait a few days before watering again. Also remember to adjust the watering schedule as the growing season progresses. In the summer, during hot and dry conditions, you may need to water twice a week. In the winter, when the plant is dormant, the tree will need less water than during the growing season.

sunlight

Yubae Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Yubae') prefers full sun to part shade. It can tolerate morning sun and afternoon shade, as well as dappled sun all day. In areas with intense sun, it should receive some shade during the hottest part of the day (roughly 11 am to 4 pm). Yubae Japanese Maple should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but no more than 8 hours.

pruning

Yubae Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Yubae') is a small, slow-growing ornamental tree that should be pruned annually. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring once the tree is dormat. During pruning, remove dead, damaged or diseased branches, along with those growing in awkward or undesirable locations. To promote desired shape and size, selectively thin out inner branch growth and remove crossing branches. Once the desired form is achieved, the amount of pruning should decrease each year. When pruning in the later years, it is recommended to take off no more than 25-30% of the foliage. Consider hiring an arborist or gardening professional to perform major pruning tasks.

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