A lovely small tree with stunning bronze-red foliage. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer palmatum ‘Hessei’
A lovely small tree with stunning bronze-red foliage. Excellent autumn colour.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | 'Hessei' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site, Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Grafting, Stem cuttings |
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