Ever Autumn Hybrid Japanese Maple

Ever Autumn Hybrid Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum x circinatum 'Ever Autumn')

Ever Autumn Hybrid Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum x circinatum 'Ever Autumn') is a vigorous small tree that blends the fine texture of Japanese maple with the bold lobing of vine maple; fresh green spring foliage deepens through summer and finishes with a prolonged fall display of gold, orange, and crimson. A rounded, well branched canopy provides reliable color and four season structure for borders, entries, and courtyards.

Distinctive Features

'Ever Autumn' delivers extended fall color with overlapping tones and strong leaf substance, combining palmatum refinement with circinatum durability on a medium sized, symmetrical framework.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; provide afternoon protection in hot regions.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.
• Water: Maintain consistent moisture; avoid drought and waterlogged soil.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: 12 to 16 ft tall, 10 to 14 ft wide, upright rounded habit.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Long lasting autumn color anchors lawns and island beds.
• Entry Gardens: Frames paths and patios with refined branching and shade.
• Woodland Borders: Brightens dappled light beneath taller trees.
• Mixed Borders: Contrasts with conifers and broadleaf evergreens.
• Near Water Features: Reflective fall tones by ponds and streams.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep soak during dry spells to keep soil evenly moist.
• Pruning: Light structural pruning in late winter; avoid heavy midsummer cuts.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring.
• Mulching: 2 to 3 inches over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Provide airflow and afternoon shade in hot sites to reduce leaf scorch; generally resilient when soil drains well.

Why Choose Ever Autumn Hybrid Japanese Maple?

• Prolonged Fall Display: Multitone color that lingers late into the season.
• Hybrid Vigor: Combines texture, durability, and strong garden performance.
• Manageable Size: Ideal scale for residential landscapes.
• Design Flexibility: Effective as specimen, pair, or in mixed borders.
• Four Season Appeal: Spring flush, summer presence, autumn glow, winter silhouette.

For peak color and vigor, site in bright morning light with afternoon shade and maintain steady, well drained soil moisture.