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KING GEORGE'S BROOM DWARF UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE
Acer palmatum
'KGB'
AKA: KGB Dwarf Upright Japanese Maple
Currently Available:
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 3-4 ft tall
(SKU: 14839)
(0 units available now)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $175.00
Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet
Buy King George's Broom Dwarf Upright Japanese Red Maple online. To some, this awesome dwarf maple is known as the "Russian Spy" maple due to an alias of 'KGB'. To many others, it is known as King George's Dwarf Upright Japanese Maple. This is a broom-shaped maple, that is more dwarf in habit that 'Fireball' and 'Shaina'. In spring, the leaves burst open to shades of red and pink, and hold well into the summer months. Fall brings about colors of orange and red.
Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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KING GEORGE'S BROOM DWARF UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
• | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
• | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
• | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
• | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
• | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Fruit Type*
• | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
• | Slow |
Leaf Color Fall*
• | Red/Brilliant Red |
Leaf Type*
• | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Other*
• | New Item |
Plant Type*
• | Japanese Maple |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
• | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
• | Average |
• | Moist |
• | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
• | Well-Drained |
Sun Exposure*
• | Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States |
Uses*
• | Accent Plant |
• | Landscape Specimen |
• | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
• | Provides Shade |
• | Under Power Lines |
• | Understory Planting |
Exposure (Short)
• | Partial Sun |
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KING GEORGE'S BROOM DWARF UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Japanese Maples are moderately easy to grow and adapt to most conditions; however, they do prefer to be planted in an area that is well protected from wind, heat exposure, and drought like conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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