Acer palmatum ‘Shirazz’ ~ Shirazz Japanese Maple

The Shirazz Japanese Maple is a small deciduous with a narrow upright habit and and dramatic variegated foliage. The leaves emerge with a beautiful combination of pink, white, and green variegation that intensives in summer and then turns shades of orange and red in fall. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type:  Tree Origins: East Asia Height:  10’ - 12' Spread:  4' - 6' Spacing:  6' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites.