9001
‘9001’ is a Japanese maple appreciated for its subtle spring colours (pink-red with green veining), its green summer foliage, then its spectacular autumn transformation into fiery red. A very notable feature: its fruiting (samaras), often red and particularly decorative from mid-summer onwards. A great cultivar for the garden as well as for a large pot, in gentle sun or bright partial shade.
Character & interest
‘9001’ combines a delicate spring display with a real autumn highlight. It is also sought after for its “bonus” interest: red samaras, which extend the plant’s appeal well before autumn colouring. It is ideal in a garden scene where you want colour at several times of the year without having permanent red foliage.
Colours
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Spring : pink-red (often described as “rosy”) with green veins or a greener centre.
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Summer : green to olive green.
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Autumn : turning to bright red / fiery red, sometimes with a bronze-yellow to orange phase before reaching full intensity.
Habit & vigour
Upright habit at first, then more natural and balanced with age. Moderate vigour: it can form a beautiful small tree in the ground, while remaining manageable in a container if watering is kept up.
Indicative size
Observed orders of magnitude depending on sources and training:
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often listed at around 4 to 5 m tall,
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for about 3 to 4 m wide at maturity.
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. A sheltered position away from drying winds helps keep the foliage clean.
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
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| Couleur Automne | Rouge vif / Orange |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Printemps | Rose / Rouge |
| Exposure | Soleil / Mi-ombre |
| Forme de feuille | Matsumurae |
| Groupe MS | 9. Matsumurae |
| Habit | Upright |
| Taille 10 ans | Grand (>4m) |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
