Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’ – A Fresh Take on Japanese Maple Elegance
Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’ is a stunning Japanese Maple celebrated for its bright green foliage, which brings a fresh and vibrant look to the garden. Unlike many red-leaved varieties, ‘Going Green’ offers a striking contrast with its lime-green leaves in spring and summer, turning a spectacular golden-yellow to rich orange in autumn. Its elegant, upright form and delicate, deeply lobed leaves make it an excellent focal point, whether planted in the ground or a container. Hardy and easy to grow, this variety is perfect for modern gardens, woodland settings, and Japanese-style landscapes
Why Grow Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’?
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Bright Green Foliage – A fresh alternative to red Japanese Maples, adding lightness to shaded areas.
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Spectacular Autumn Colour – Turns a warm golden-yellow to rich orange in autumn.
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Graceful, Upright Form – Creates an elegant, airy silhouette in the garden.
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Compact & Versatile – Ideal for smaller spaces, containers, and feature planting.
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Hardy & Low Maintenance – Thrives with minimal care and is highly adaptable.
Height of Plant
Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’ reaches a height of 3–3.6 meters, forming a well-structured, rounded shape.
Where to Site Your Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’
This striking Japanese Maple thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s an excellent choice for Japanese-style gardens, woodland borders, urban courtyards, and container planting. It pairs beautifully with ferns, azaleas, hostas, and ornamental grasses, creating a balanced and serene planting scheme.
How to Grow and Care for Your Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’
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Soil – Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with added organic matter.
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Light – Best in partial shade, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
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Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry conditions.
Maintenance:
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Mulching – Apply a layer of mulch in spring to help retain moisture and protect roots.
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Pruning – Requires little pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
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Protection from Harsh Sun – In hot climates, afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch.
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Winter Care – Protect young trees from strong winds in exposed locations.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’ pairs well with Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra), hydrangeas, dwarf conifers, and spring-flowering bulbs, enhancing its vivid green foliage with seasonal contrasts. For a striking visual impact, combine with deep purple Heuchera or silver-foliaged plants.
With its fresh green foliage, graceful form, and changing seasonal interest, Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a bright and uplifting alternative to traditional red maples. Whether as a standalone specimen, container feature, or part of a woodland setting, it offers year-round beauty and structure.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.