Japanese maple. A small rounded tree with bright green deeply lobed leaves. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 10m. Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer palmatum
A small rounded tree with bright green deeply lobed leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Japanese maple |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| 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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