Acer palmatum 'Fairy Hair'

• Height: 4 feet (1.2m)
• Width: 2 feet (0.6m)
• Hardiness: -29°C (-20°F)
• USDA Zone: 5b
• Light: Partial Shade

Acer palmatum 'Fairy Hair' is reknown for it's extremely fine hair like leaves (hence its name 'Fairy Hair'). This dwarf compact Japanese maple is a very slow grower, only reaching 2' in 10 years. In the Spring, string-like leaves emerge green and turn a beautiful scarlet red in the fall. It's slow growth and small size make it an ideal tree for a planter. More of a novelty or collectors plant.

Acer palmatum 'Fairy Hair' was introduced by Buchholz Nursery in Gaston, Oregon, USA.

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  Closeup of the 'Fairy Hair' leaves

  

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  2gal pots at the nursery

  

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  Overall view

  

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  Fall foliage