Hanezu hagoromo
‘Hanezu hagoromo’ is a rare Japanese maple, sought after for its very distinctive foliage made of fine, narrow straps, creating a feather-like look (sessilifolium type). It starts in spring with vivid orange tones, shifts to a bright yellow, then turns chartreuse green in summer, before a highly decorative orange-to-red autumn display. An ideal cultivar to bring a different texture to a collection, as a specimen or in a large container.
Character & interest
This cultivar stands out above all for its texture: the lobes are very deeply cut and the whole foliage creates a very light, almost “thread-like” effect, yet on an upright maple silhouette. The spring coloring (orange/yellow) is very visible in the garden, and the tree stays ornamental all season thanks to the summer chartreuse green, followed by the warm autumn finale.
Colours
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Spring : vivid orange at budbreak, then often bright yellow as the season progresses.
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Summer : chartreuse green (more or less intense depending on exposure and vigor).
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Autumn : orange to red (often very bright).
Habit & vigour
Upright habit, with ascending branching. Moderate to good vigor, with steady growth in cool soil. Like many fine-leaved maples, it appreciates sheltered positions protected from drying winds.
Indicative size
Observed orders of magnitude depending on sources and training:
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about 1.8 m tall for 1.5 m wide at around 10 years,
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some references suggest 2–2.5 m at that age depending on conditions,
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in the long term, it forms a well-proportioned small tree (training and climate strongly influence final size).
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. To keep high foliage quality and avoid scorch in hot climates, prefer morning sun with light afternoon shade.
| Groupe MS | 15. Sessilifolium |
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| Habit | Upright |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Sessilifolium |
| Couleur Printemps | Orange / Jaune |
| Couleur Été | Jaune / Vert |
| Couleur Automne | Rouge / Orange |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
| Exposure | Mi-ombre |
