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Acer palmatum 'Hefner's Red'
Botanical Name
Acer palmatum 'Hefner's Red'
Common Name
Japanese Maple
Family
Sapindaceae
Garden(s):
Acer palmatum 'Hefner's Red' was found as a chance seedling at Hefner's Nursery in North Carolina. It is a small to medium sized, deciduous tree that grows to about twelve to fifteen feet tall. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5 - 9. It may be planted in full sun in USDA Zones 5 - 8, but afternoon shade is recommended for plantings in USDA Zone 9.
'Hefner's Red' is noted for its heat tolerance. New leaves emerge as a bright red and fade to a darker, maroon color. It is known for its ability to retain its red color long into the season, even in hotter areas and those with full sun. Fall color is an attractive scarlet red.
Gardens
Front Entrance
Research
USDA Zone
5-9
Origin
Garden Origin
Leaves
Deciduous
Stems
Woody
Hardiness
Hardy
Longevity
Perennial
Genus
Acer
Specific Epithet
palmatum
Cultivar Name
Hefner's Red
Interspecific Hybrid Flag
No
Reference:
MrMaple
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Hours
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Daily
Extended Dining Hours (members only): Wednesdays & Saturdays | 5:00PM - 8:00PM | Gardens and exhibits will be closed, Harvest Restaurant will be open for members with reservations only
Gates close at 4:30 PM. For their safety and the safety of our animal collection, pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Service animals that have received special training to assist disabled persons are welcome.
Tickets
Daily General Admission Tickets for 7 consecutive days
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4-12: $12
Adults 13-64: $22
Seniors 65 & Over: $20
Location
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island on South Carolina's Hammock Coast
843-235-6000
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