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Shigure Bato Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Shigure Bato'
Japanese Maple
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While not technically a Laceleaf maple, the leaves are still thin with serrated edges giving it a very similar look. Foliage appears golden tipped with copper in spring before maturing to a light green with some orange edges through summer. Fall colors can be between gold and red. Habit tends to mature to wider than it is tall. Leaves will scorch with direct afternoon sun.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Good fall color.
Quick answers
How big does Shigure Bato Japanese Maple get?
About 6' tall and 7' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Shigure Bato Japanese Maple need?
Shade (<2 hours Sun).
How much water does Shigure Bato Japanese Maple need?
Moderate water use.
Will Shigure Bato Japanese Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Shigure Bato Japanese Maple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Shigure Bato Japanese Maple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.