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Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum Aka Shigitatsu Sawa
Eye-catching early spring variegation on this maple almost the entire leaf will be pale green with a blush of pinkie red and dark green veins. The leaves will turn green by May with slightly darker veins. Stunning colours of bronze- scarlet in autumn.This plant is slow to mature but will turn into a small round topped tree that will be almost as wide as tall.Deciduous
Position:
Tolerates Full Shade
Soil:
Free draining
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Flowering Period:
Foliage from spring to autumn
Flower Colour:
Other Features:
Intense foliage colour
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Plant in a sheltered area to protect from wind. Submerge pot in a bucket of water before planting. Water well during establishment. Add Osmocote type feed on planting and each spring. It does not require regular pruning but dead, damaged and crossing branches can be removed in April when the plant is in full growth.
Eventual Height: 2.5m
Eventual Spread:
2m
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5lt+ pot |
60cm total height |
£23.80 |
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