Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama' (Japanese Version) Rare Japanese Maple Reticulated 'Wattez' holds color well in

'Wattez' holds color well in to the summer even in hotter climates before turning first bronze and then green

bonsai or containers

and green tones to the delicate foliage that give this tree outstanding spring color

gradually transforming through summer to creamy green and finally showcasing vibrant oranges and reds in the fall

Acer palmatum 'Chitose yama' (Japanese Version) Rare Japanese Maple Reticulated 'Wattez' holds color well inUnfortunately, there are two trees grown with the name 'Chitose yama'. One named in England, and selected from the Exbury gardens around 1990 and this one, the original Japanese clone, dating back to at least 1882 in Japan. Like the Exbury version, the name refers to the mountains near the town of Chitose on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. The new leaves appear a soft brick red in early spring but become darker red in a sunny location. In summer