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Acer
palmatum
ICNCP Name: 'Shū-ka'
Formerly 'Shû ka'
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:
Palmatum Group
Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):
5 to 9
秋華, Shū-ka is a completely on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading of characters that as kun'yomi make the more familiar Aki-hana. Regardless, it means "Autumn Splendor." (ED)
Shu ka is a bright green vigorous upright palmatum with pinkish new growth. The plant is primarily grown for its outstanding red and gold autumn foliage. Mature height is unknown, but probably in the 16 to 18' range. (DSN, as Syuka)
Date of Origin if known:
2001
Origin if known:
Nakajima
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