Acer palmatum 'Autumn Flame'

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  1. directorrod

    directorrod Active Member

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    I'm once again in search of a cultivar that is either out of stock or not carried by the nurseries where I generally purchase my Japanese maple trees. If anyone knows where Acer palmatum 'Autumn Flame' is currently available I would greatly appreciate that information. Thank you!
     
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    directorrod Active Member

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    Re: Acer palmatum 'Autumn Flame' (additional information)

    PlantFiles: Japanese Maple
    Acer palmatum 'Autumn Flame'
    Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee) (Info)
    Genus: Acer (AY-ser) (Info)
    Species: palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum) (Info)
    (David Myers (Davidsan) says probably a palmatum X circinatum cross hybridization)
    Cultivar: Autumn Flame
    Hybridized by (Buchholz)

    Category:
    Shrubs
    Trees

    Group:
    Palmatum (deeply divided leaves)

    Height:
    10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
    12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

    Spacing:
    12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
    15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

    Hardiness:
    USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
    USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
    USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
    USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
    USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
    USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
    USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
    USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
    USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
    USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

    Sun Exposure:
    Sun to Partial Shade
    Light Shade

    Foliage:
    Grown for foliage
    Deciduous
    Smooth-Textured
    Veined
    Good Fall Color

    Other details:
    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
    Provides winter interest
    Suitable for growing in containers

    Soil pH requirements:
    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
    6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

    Patent Information:
    Non-patented

    Propagation Methods:
    From woody stem cuttings
    From softwood cuttings
    From semi-hardwood cuttings
    From hardwood cuttings
    From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
    From seed; direct sow after last frost
    By grafting
    By budding

    Seed Collecting:
    Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
    Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
     
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  3. maplesandpaws

    maplesandpaws Active Member

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    Rod, who have you checked with thus far?
     
    maplesandpaws, Feb 21, 2015
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  4. directorrod

    directorrod Active Member

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    Andrea, I just ordered a 10 gallon from Davidsan's this afternoon. Problem solved, but this has been one heck of a hard cultivar to track down. I got a very small one from Tim and Matt, but I really wanted something more substantial. The photo I got from David suggests that I finally found what I was looking for.
     
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