Omato Japanese Maple 2 - Year Live Plant

Acer palmatum 'Omato' (Omato Japanese Maple) * Full sun to Part shade * Zones 5-8 * 18' tall * 12' wide Beautiful leaves emerge tomato orange!! Excellent choice for Bonsai! Acer palmatum 'Omato' Desired for its large beautiful leaves that emerge orange and turn bright green for summer, eventually becoming blazing red in fall; can also use for bonsai; a vigorous grower with an elegant vase shape habit, makes a wonderful accent tree Omato Japanese Maple has attractive emerald green foliage which emerges tomato-orange in spring. The lobed palm-shaped leaves are ornamentally significant and turn an outstanding red in the fall. It features subtle corymbs of flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring before the leaves. It produces red samaras from early to mid fall. The rough gray bark and red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape. Companion Plants: Goes well with 'Green Filgree Lace' and 'Viridis' Japanese Maples as well as Variegated Hakone Grass. Check out our store for these great plants!