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Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum Bloodgood
This is a wonderful, small tree with great ornamental value and refined beauty. It has beautiful, deep purple leaves with five main lobes and a typical palmate shape. Long lasting, red-purple fruits are produced in clusters in the autumn, just as the foliage is starting to take on brilliant shades of crimson. It has an erect growth habit that’s set off well against a deeply coloured backdrop and produces small, dark red flowers in the spring. A popular and elegant variety which makes a perfect specimen tree for a sunny, sheltered position in a small garden.
Position:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil:
A neutral to acidic, fertile soil which is moist but well drained is preferred.
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Flowering Period:
April to May
Flower Colour:
Purple-red
Other Features:
Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
It will benefit from a top dressing of fertiliser around the base of the plant and the removal of any damaged branches in the spring. If you intent to grow it in a container use John Innes No 3 compost and ensure it’s kept well watered.
Eventual Height: 5m
Eventual Spread:
5m
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Supplied Height |
Price |
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5 litre pot |
40-60 cm |
£23.80 |
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