Overview
Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) is a bushy, spreading, upright, weeping, cascading shrubs in the genus Acer, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen trees, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Acer palmatum 'Korin' is a deciduous Japanese maple grown as either a small tree or multi-stemmed shrub with forms from upright to weeping and cascading. It belongs to the family Sapindaceae and reliably flowers in March to April. Plant in full sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained soil; it tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand and a range of soil pH. Rated H6 (very hardy), it is suitable as a specimen in south- to north-facing sites and for wildlife-focused, low-maintenance planting.
About the genus
Acer is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to East Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.
Wikipedia contributors, "Maple", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Maple
In the garden
Acer palmatum 'Korin' is a member of the Sapindaceae grown for its variable habit, which can present as upright, spreading, cascading or weeping stems. It is deciduous and produces its flowers in March to April, after which the tree moves through the growing season as a leafy focal point. Choose a position in full sun or partial shade and use a soil that remains moist but drains freely; this cultivar copes with chalk, clay, loam or sand and is tolerant of acid, neutral and alkaline pH. It performs on south-, east-, west- or north-facing aspects and is suited to both exposed and sheltered locations, so site choice can be guided by the overall composition you want rather than by strict exposure limits. For the UK garden, Acer palmatum 'Korin' works well as a single specimen or a small group where its range of forms can be shown. Its H6 rating means it is very hardy in most UK conditions, and it fits readily into wildlife gardens or low-maintenance schemes that still need seasonal structure. Place it where its branching habit can be seen and appreciated rather than hidden at the back of a border.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acer
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Upright, Weeping, Cascading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen trees, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A)
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Acer gall mite, Aphids, Caterpillars, Horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A)?
Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) need?
Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) hardy in the UK?
Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Acer palmatum 'Korin' (A)?
Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Acer genus
- Acer grosseri
- Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw)Japanese Maple
- Acer palmatum 'Hippy-fin-mo' (Dw)Japanese Maple
- Acer shirasawanum 'Red Dawn'Shirasawa maple
