Acer palmatum 'Kô i'

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Acer

palmatum

ICNCP Name: 'Kō-i''

Formerly 'Kô i'

The International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) establishes the rules and regulations for proper naming of plants. When different, the cultivar database displays the correct(ed) ICNCP name, rather than its previous cultivar name.

Synonym for: Sumi shidare

Japanese Maple Classification:

Dissectum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

Although 'Kō i' was published both before and after Sumi shidare, the latter name is very well known, and the maple is sold almost exclusively under it. 紅衣 means "Scarlet Robe", probably referring to the fall color, given the maples otherwise brown-red pigment. (ED)

Date of Origin if known:

1930

Origin if known:

Nakajima

Information Source:

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