IFAS Extension
Urban Horticulture
Abstract
This cultivar of Japanese maple has a height and spread of about 12 feet. The multiple trunks are picturesque, grey, and show nicely when lit up at night. Japanese maple is grown for its red-colored leaves, interesting growth habit and fine leaf texture. Fall color is a dark burgundy-red and is often striking, even on trees grown in shade.
About this Publication
This document is ENH-186, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture. Original publication date November 1993. Revised December 2006. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
How to Cite
Gilman, E., & Watson, D. (2023). Acer palmatum “Ornatum”: “Ornatum” Japanese Maple. EDIS, 2003(11). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-st027-1993
Authors
Edward F. Gilman
professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture
Dennis G. Watson
former associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL
Contacts
Michael Andreu
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, forest systems, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences