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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:
Prefers 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: 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: 5m
Eventual Spread:
5m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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7 litre pot |
60-90cm |
£26.99 |
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