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ICNCP Name: 'Ken-bu'
Formerly 'Ken bu'
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.
Japanese Maple Classification:
Linearilobum Group
Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):
5 to 9
Kendu (DSN, MrMaple), 剣舞, Ken-bu means "Sword Dance." There are many sword dances in Japanese culture, incorporating battle scenes, fans, etc. (ED)
Ken bu is a green Linearilobum Group maple, semi-dwarf in stature. Spring growth is a pinkish orange soon fading to a deep green. Fall color is a strong yellow and orange. Mature height is unknown, but probably under 12'. It is a selected seedling of Shiobu ga oka. (Sword) (DSN, as Kenbu)
Date of Origin if known:
1990
Origin if known:
Yano
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