Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple Tree

Acer palmatum 'Karasu Gawa'

$259⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Acer palmatum 'Karasu Gawa'
Growing Zones

5-7
Mature Height

6 - 8 feet
Mature Spread

5 - 6 feet
Sun Exposure

Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

Red
Fall Color

Orange/Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

When Dormant
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

The Karasu Gawa is no ordinary Japanese Maple Tree! It is known to put everyone who comes in sight of it into utter shock with its unique beauty! The palmate, toothy-edged, pointed-lobed leaves are gorgeous on their own, but then you add the multiple colors, and the result is absolutely stunning!

The Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Karasu Gawa') has spring leaves that emerge with various colors; starting out as hot pink! Then this Maple tree becomes speckled with a variety of colors - including pink, white, and green! Creating a unique effect!

Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple portrays a rounded shape and is slightly top-heavy. This allows the deciduous tree to be ideal for planting small perennials below the colorful canopy! This plant is known for its immaculate beauty and leaves a lasting impression on your landscaping year-round. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 7, growing to a modest 6 - 8 feet in height and 5 - 6 feet wide.

Landscape Application:

You name it, this large shrub or small shrubby tree really can do it all! Planting along the border of your property adds a beautiful array of colors making your yard look spectacular throughout the year! The colorful leaves are a must-have front yard specimen plant, looking even better when elevated upon a berm or raised garden!

Show off these beauties front and center where you and everyone else can see them! (and maybe get a little bit jealous!)

A pair of these Variegated Maples on both corners of your home's foundation boosts curb appeal, while a row of them along the sidewalk becomes a beautiful screening hedge that adds privacy to your front yard! Karasu Gawa is also a gorgeous street tree!

Mix into a Zen Garden or Asian-Inspired water garden with boulders for the branching to cascade and tumble over lyrically! Plant one by the front of your front steps or at the end of your driveway for a significant boost of curb appeal!

Hot Pink Spring Leaves!
Ages Speckled White, Pink & Green Foliage For The Summer
Toothy Palmate Lacy Foliage
Mid-Sized Tree or Shrub Form With Pruning
Beautiful Privacy Shrub, Showy Specimens & Gorgeous Groupings

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Morning sun and protective shade in the afternoon are essential to keep the delicate foliage of this plant happy and stress-free. Plant in organically enriched well-drained soil with regular moisture access. A nice 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the root zone is what keeps the moisture uniform and buffers heat and cold. Prune if needed when dormant and remove crossing, broken or wayward branches at this time.