Aoyagi landscape design Leaves darken with distinctive reticulation

Leaves darken with distinctive reticulation (veins)

bringing astounding fall colors of yellow

5′ wide in 10 years

Akita yatsubusa forms a dense round shrub reaching no more than 4 feet tall at maximum height

Aoyagi landscape design Leaves darken with distinctive reticulationAoyagi is an Acer palmatum with pea green leaves, bark and stems that make this maple a spectacular specimen! In Japanese, aoyagi translates to green coral. This cultivar is very similar to Ukon which looks the same but tends to grow a little slower and smaller to about 10'. The brilliant green bark pairs nicely in the landscape next to a coral bark variety. Fall colors bring golden yellows. A large, impressive tree with upright form, Aoyagi will