Japanese maple. A small tree with yellowish-orange leaves turning bright yellow-orange in autumn. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1.4m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’
A small tree with yellowish-orange leaves turning bright yellow-orange in autumn.
	
	
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								| Generic | Acer  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Katsura'  | 
		
| Common Name | Japanese maple  | 
		
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 1.4m  | 
		
| Family | |
| Spread | 1.4m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | yellow, orange  | 
		
| 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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