Acer japonicum 'Ed Wood #2'
Suitable Substitutions for Acer japonicum 'Ed Wood #2'
Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'
Fern Leaf Japanese Maple
Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'
Vine-leafed Fern Leaf Maple
More About Acer japonicum 'Ed Wood #2'
- Green leaves are much larger than other Japanese maples, and turn brilliant red in the fall
- Small reddish-purple flowers appear before the leaves
- Red seed-bearing samaras appear in the summer to early fall, contrasting with the leaves
- Broad upright spreading habit
- Bloom Time: Spring
Zone:
5Height:
200-250 cmSpread:
200-250 cmColour:
RedEd Wood Fern Leaf Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips
This Japanese maple cultivar can be trained to grow more upright, or left to cascade and mound naturally. Grows best in a slightly moist, fertile soil. Add mulch regularly, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem.
Acer japonicum 'Ed Wood #2' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
Fall ColorDeciduous