Kurabu yama
‘Kurabu yama’ is a Japanese maple with a rather upright habit that can broaden with age, appreciated for its very deeply cut green foliage with a light, airy look. Budbreak may show a reddish tint before quickly turning green for the season. In autumn, it develops a very spectacular display, often a luminous yellow first, then orange, with red touches. A characterful cultivar, highly decorative in a pot as well as in the garden.
Character & interest
‘Kurabu yama’ stands out for its leaf shape: deeply lobed, sometimes with the tips slightly curving downward. It is an excellent choice when the main goal is a reliable, multi-coloured autumn display.
Colours
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Spring : young shoots sometimes reddish (or pinkish), then quickly turning green.
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Summer : clear green.
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Autumn : first yellow, then orange, often with red nuances (variable depending on exposure and the year).
Habit & vigour
Upright habit, becoming more spreading with age (often broader than many “green” cultivars in the same group). Moderate to good vigour.
Indicative size
Order of magnitude: about 3 m at 10 years (some sources suggest a similar spread), then around 3 to 4 m and more in the long run depending on conditions.
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. Protection from scorching afternoon sun is recommended in hot climates or in containers, especially if the soil dries out quickly.
| Groupe MS | 9. Matsumurae |
|---|---|
| Habit | Érigé étalé |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Matsumurae |
| Couleur Printemps | Rose / Vert |
| Couleur Été | Green |
| Couleur Automne | Jaune / Orange / Rouge |
| Exposure | Soleil / Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
