Ide no sato
‘Ide no sato’ is a Japanese maple with olive-green foliage that is lightly bronzed in spring, becoming a darker green in summer. In autumn, it stands out for a warm, luminous orange colour. Its habit is rather rounded, with steady vigour, making it a good choice both in a container and in the garden.
Character & interest
‘Ide no sato’ is an elegant “green” cultivar, appreciated for its bronze-olive tone at budbreak and its well-marked orange autumn colour. It integrates easily into a garden scene, while still offering a genuinely different end-of-season colour.
Colours
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Spring : olive green with a bronze tint.
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Summer : dark green.
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Autumn : orange (sometimes leaning towards orange-red depending on conditions).
Habit & vigour
Rather rounded habit, forming a shrub or small tree. Moderate to good vigour.
Indicative size
Order of magnitude: around 4 m in the long run. Some estimates, as a guide, suggest about 1 to 1.5 m at 10 years, then 2 to 4 m at 20 years (variable depending on conditions).
Exposure
Bright partial shade recommended, with gentle sun possible (morning). Well-drained soil that stays moist in summer.
| Groupe MS | 9. Matsumurae |
|---|---|
| Habit | Érigé / Arrondi |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Matsumurae |
| Couleur Printemps | Bronze / Vert |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Automne | Orange / Rouge |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
