Japanese maple. A small leafed tree with red leaves in spring turning green in summer and red-orange in autumn. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer palmatum ‘Shishio Improved’
A small leafed tree with red leaves in spring turning green in summer and red-orange in autumn.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Acer |
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Species | palmatum |
Varietry | 'Shishio Improved' |
Common Name | Japanese maple |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 3m |
Family | |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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