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Acer
palmatum
'Rite of Spring'

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: 
Matsumurae Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

Rite of Spring is a new A. shirasawanum cross with outstanding spring color. New growth ranges from amber to red and is quite bright. Summer color fades to a medium green. Fall color is orange and red. Mature height and width are unknown but probably greater than 15'. (DSN)

Date of Origin if known:

Origin if known:
Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery

Maplestone Ornamentals

Information Source:

THE MAPLE SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA

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Port Angeles, WA 98362

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