Ah, the Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple! It's a truly unique and eye-catching cultivar. The Ryusen is known for its cascading, weeping branches that create a stunning waterfall-like effect. It has delicate, lacy foliage that emerges in a bright green color and turns a beautiful golden-yellow in the fall. This variety is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and drama to your garden or landscape.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origin:
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East Asia
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Height:
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5’ - 20'
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Spread:
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5' - 8'
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Spacing:
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6'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool. Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Black Mondo Grass, Rhododendron
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
