Large Leaf Acer japonicum - Opinions

Hello Folks -

I am looking for opinions on the Acer japonicum cultivar that, in your opinion, has the largest leaves.

Many thanks!

PlantMarker

 

I think O isami has the largest leaves of any japonicum. Viitifolium also has large leaves

 

Worth thinking about Vine Maple Acer circinatum too, it is closely related and has very similar leaf shape, and (usually) larger leaves.

 

I've grown A. japonicum ‘Aconitifolium,’ ‘Dissectum,’ ‘Meigetsu,’ 'O isami,' 'Takinogawa,' ‘Vitifolium,’ ‘Wood’s No. 2,' and a number of seedlings. All are nice plants, but 'Wood's #2' has clearly had the largest leaves for me.

I'm in zone 6. I think it requires a fairly sheltered spot, out of wind and all-day sun.

Good luck.

D.

 

I haven't seen it in person but i am pretty sure this may be the biggest. Acer japonicum
Yama kage (Mountain Shadow). worldplants has a photo showing the leaf size.

 

What about Giant Moon? Is it supposed to have large leaves?
Kay

 

Yama kage is without any doubt the cultivar with the largest leaves among those I am growing (not growing Woods N°2 though)

Gomero