Full-moon maple,Japanese maple. A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 6m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | japonicum |
| Varietry | 'Vitifolium' |
| Common Name | Full-moon maple, Japanese maple |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| 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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