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Even after the leaves fall, the bright green bark continues to provide exceptional winter interest, making this tree especially beautiful when paired with coral bark or yellow bark maples in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its graceful upright branching and manageable size, ‘Aoyagi’ is perfect for Japanese gardens, patios, collector landscapes, and ornamental focal plantings. Rare and highly collectible, this maple brings color and elegance to the garden all year long. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Aoyagi’ tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 40–50 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #3 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Rare green bark collector variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aoyagi Green Bark Japanese Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acer palmatum ‘Aoyagi’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young grafted tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12 feet in 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright with graceful branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring\/Summer Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright chartreuse green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neon yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, excellent for patios and collector gardens while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide some afternoon shade in hotter climates to preserve the vibrant foliage color and prevent leaf scorch. Mulching helps maintain moisture and supports healthy root growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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