Pung Kil Japanese Maple - 3 Gallon Pot (2-3')
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Pung Kil Japanese Maple - 3 Gallon Pot (2-3')
$99.99
Sale price
$99.99
Regular price
$141.00
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Description
'Pung Kil' Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Pung Kil'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone
Height at Maturity: 12-15' in 20 years
Width at Maturity: 10-12' in 20 years
Growth Habit / Form: Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate; 8 to 12 inches per year
Foliage Color in Spring: Light Red in spring
Foliage Color in Summer: Dark Purple-Red
Foliage Color in Fall: Brilliant Crimson Red
Light Needs: Sun to Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Average, moderately drought tolerant when established
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay soil to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silty
Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 is ideal
Maintenance: Low
Resistances: Deer - more info, Heat Tolerant, Insect Resistant, Sun Tolerant
Description
A highly attractive strap leaf Japanese Maple that is a true Gem in the garden, 'Pung Kil' is a medium-size upright grower to around 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide at maturity that really puts on a color show throughout the seasons. A tough but delicate looking tree, in spring, thin red leaves emerge that turn to dark purple-red by summer. With the arrival of cooler temperatures in fall the leaves take on a glorious brilliant crimson-red color that is truly a sight to behold. A fantastic sight in the garden.
Landscape & Garden Uses
To showcase its magnificence and beauty, the Pung Kil Japanese Maple is best used as a specimen or containers to draw attention to a specific area of the home or landscape. That said, you can plant several in a grouping or use two to frame an entryway.
Suggested Spacing: At least 14 feet apart for space between trees
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.
In their natural habitat, Japanese Maples are understory trees, growing in dappled forest sunlight at the edges of woodlands.There are many sun-tolerant Japanese Maple varieties, of which Pung Kil is one.
Most any average garden soil will grow Japanese Maples. They prefer a moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. 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 get 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
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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.
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