| Tree |
Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple
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| Description | Acer palmatum can vary in height and size a little because they are grown from seed but in all cases it is a lovely small tree and very popular. They have a five lobed leaf and light green spring foliage usually turning deep orange and crimson in autumn. | ||
| Foliage |
Deciduous
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| Form |
V-Shaped
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| Mature Size | 4 x 4m | ||
| Uses | Ideal for small gardens, attractive street trees and can also be grown in containers, ensuring the container is large enough. | ||
| Position & Soil | The leaves can be easily spoilt by sun and wind, so a part shade or afternoon shade position is ideal. Avoid a location that is unprotected from north or west afternoon sun, or hot winds in summer. They will thrive in well drained, organic rich soil. | ||
| Features | |||
| Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.2-1.5m) • 50cm/52L (2.0-2.5m) • 100L (2.5-3.0m) • 150L (2.3-2.5m) |
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| Substitutes |
• Acacia implexa • Acer 'Flame' • Acer elegantulum • Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' • Cercis chinensis • Cercis siliquastrum |
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