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Acer
palmatum
'Kristin's Star'

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: 
Corallinum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

Kristen's Star is a compact dwarf maple with outstanding bright orange red spring growth. It is like A.p. Akane, but actually grows. Summer foliage is a chartreuse green with bright orange red fall color. Mature height will probably be in the 8 'to 10' range. (DSN)

Date of Origin if known:

Origin if known:
Bill Taylor (Mr Maple catalog)

Edward T. Shinn/Mr Maple

Information Source:

THE MAPLE SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA

PO Box 2635

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: 1-833-862-7537 (1-833-8MAPLES)

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