Medium
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Cultivar
Acer palmatum ‘Aka Shigitatsu Sawa’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aka Shigitatsu Sawa Japanese Maple
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Temperate forests of Japan
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' is
Aka Shigitatsu Sawa is an upright Japanese maple. Its leaves show a distinct pattern of light green veins against a darker background.
You will find this tree prefers cool spots and dappled light. It requires medium watering to stay settled in its container or garden bed.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Cultivar
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern era
Forest origins
This tree originated in the temperate forests of Japan. Local observers documented its habit and leaf patterns as part of the regional flora.
- Modern era
Cultivation
Gardeners now propagate the tree from cuttings to maintain its specific traits. You can keep it as a focal point in a shaded landscape.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
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Cool
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
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Collectors
People growing Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'
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Questions
Frequently asked about Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'?
Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' is a named cultivar of Acer palmatum. Commonly known as Aka Shigitatsu Sawa Japanese Maple, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Temperate forests of Japan.
How do you care for Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' is Partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'?
Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' called?
Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' is also known as Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' and Samurai.
Where can I see real photos of Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa'?
Browse public Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsu Sawa' collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
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