{"product_id":"ichigyoji-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-ichigyoji","title":"Ichigyoji Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Ichigyoji'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIchigyoji Japanese Maple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ichigyoji' is a classic and rarely found Japanese maple with deep horticultural heritage, prized for its lush green amoenum foliage, traditional garden presence, and variable autumn colour display of yellow, orange, and red. One of three maples celebrated in J.D. Vertrees' legendary fall colour trifecta, it is a tree sought by knowledgeable collectors and Japanese garden enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ichigyoji' develops into a well-formed, rounded to spreading specimen, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn upright to spreading form reaching 10–12 feet tall in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full, layered canopy with classic Japanese maple branching structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined silhouette that captures the essence of traditional Japanese garden design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eIts graceful branch structure remains an elegant feature through winter once the foliage has fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ichigyoji' offers exceptional ornamental interest across all seasons, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic broad amoenum-type palmate leaves in a fresh, lush green through spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full, layered canopy with a quintessentially summery feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable autumn colour display of yellow, orange, and red — sometimes in sequence, sometimes all three at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant branching structure with graceful winter presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eNote: while 'Ichigyoji' is cited in Vertrees as the yellow element of the fall trifecta, a pure yellow is not typical — the variable yellow, orange, and red display is still outstanding and makes it a spectacular autumn tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIdeal for Bonsai \u0026amp; Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Ichigyoji' is an ideal tree for traditional Japanese-inspired garden design, where its classic form and foliage bring authentic character and historical depth. It is a standout specimen for collector landscapes and is equally valuable as part of the Vertrees trifecta planting alongside 'Hogyoku' and 'Osakazuki'. Its refined branching and responsiveness to pruning also make it suitable for larger bonsai work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose Ichigyoji?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-season interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush green summer canopy, spectacular variable fall colour, and elegant winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vertrees trifecta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the legendary fall colour trio with 'Hogyoku' (orange) and 'Osakazuki' (red) — a classic collector's planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Japanese garden character:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree with genuine historical significance and classic form rarely found in the nursery trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable fall display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable yellow, orange, and red autumn colour — sometimes all three at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic amoenum form and responsive to training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/plant-form-also-on-top.png?v=1762212164\" alt=\"Ichigyoji Japanese Maple growth form\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypical Ichigyoji growth form\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003ePlant Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eWe offer Ichigyoji Japanese maples in several size categories. 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