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Acer
palmatum
'Zig Zag'

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: 
Dissectum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

A low growing green Dissectum Group palmatum, with random branching giving an unusual look. Autumn color is red. Very distinct from the Acer circinatum sometimes sold under the same name, but properly known as A. circinatum 'Little Gem'. (ED)

Date of Origin if known:

Origin if known:
Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery

Mr Maple

Information Source:

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