Emmett's Pumpkin Japanese Maple (Acer Japonicum) - 1 Gallon Pot
$48.98
Sale price
$48.98
Regular price
$60.00
Skip to product information
Emmett's Pumpkin Japanese Maple (Acer Japonicum) - 1 Gallon Pot
$48.98
Sale price
$48.98
Regular price
$60.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Description
'Emmett's Pumpkin' Japanese Maple
Acer japonicum 'Emmett's Pumpkin'
Other Names: Emmett's Pumpkin Full Moon Maple, Emmet's Pumpkin Full Moon Japanese Maple
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone
Height at Maturity: 12-15'+
Width at Maturity: 12-15'
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad, Rounded
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Foliage Color in Spring: Emerges Orange tinted Green changing to Bright Green
Foliage Color in Summer: Medium Green
Foliage Color in Fall: Golden transitioning to Orange and the Deep orange-Red!
Light Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Needs: Average, moderately drought tolerant when established
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy
Drainage: Moist But Well Drained Soil - Good drainage is essential!
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 is ideal
Maintenance: Low
Resistances: Deer, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Disease, Sun Tolerant
Description
Prized for its glorious and long-lasting fall color display, 'Emmett's Pumpkin' is a Full Moon Japanese Maple that will not disappoint. The large fat and rounded palmate leaves emerge orange-tinted in spring transition to a light to rich green by summer. With the arrival of color temperatures the leaves take on a golden-yellow hue then transitioning to orange shades before finally becoming a glowing orange-red. With a fall color show that is truly a site to behold, Emmet's Pumpkin is a very special maple that lives up to its name and stands on its own in any setting.
Landscape & Garden Uses
To showcase its magnificence and beauty, a Japanese Maple is best used in the landscape as a focal point specimen to draw attention to a specific area of the home or landscape. That said, you can plant them in groupings of three or plant one on both sides of an entryway.
Suggested Spacing: At least 25 feet apart for space between trees over the long term
Container culture can extend the useful range of Japanese Maples. They are extremely easy to grow in containers, a practice taken to its most extreme form in the art of bonsai. Click on the link below under Helpful Articles for Japanese Maple container planting instructions.
Note: One Japanese Maple can make a landscape...that is, if you don't overcrowd it with other trees and plants. Therefore, when choosing companions to plant under or around your Japanese Maple, make sure to select low-growing shrubs or groundcovers that won't interfere at all with your tree.
Growing Preferences
Though delicate looking, Japanese Maples are actually very tough and long-lived trees. They are very easy to grow in the ground or in containers.
The Emmett's Pumpkin Japanese Maple is easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. We suggest some filtered sun or shade during the midafternoon hours in Zones 8 and 9. As with so many other ornamental plants and trees, constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. So make sure to plant your Japanese Maple in a well-drained site.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Japanese Maple trees.
How To Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In The Ground
How to Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In A Pot
How To Fertilize And Water A Japanese Maple Tree
How To Prune A Japanese Maple
Plant Long & Prosper!
Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff
Questions? Contact Us!
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Design
Our dedication to excellence extends beyond materials; it encompasses the artistry and craftsmanship illustrated in every piece we create.