Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’ (P)

Common name: Jordan Japanese Maple

Description: This distinctive cultivar of the Japanese Maple is prized for its unique grey-green foliage that sets it apart from other varieties. The palmate leaves emerge in spring with soft grey-green tones that maintain their unusual colour throughout the growing season. The leaves have a slightly different texture than typical Japanese maples, with a more matte finish that enhances the grey colouration. In autumn, the foliage transforms to warm yellow and orange tones before dropping. ‘Jordan’ develops a compact, rounded habit with elegant branching structure. This variety is particularly valuable for its unusual foliage colour, which provides an excellent neutral backdrop for brighter-coloured plants and creates interesting textural contrasts in the garden.

Other benefits: unique grey-green foliage colour, excellent contrast plant, compact growth habit, reliable performance

Wildlife attraction: bees, small birds for seeds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 2m x 2m

Position: full sun to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of conditions

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions

Moisture: consistent moisture preferred; mulching beneficial; avoid waterlogged conditions

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -25C