A lovely small tree with finely cut bright green slender leaves are red when young. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer palmatum ‘Seiryû’
A lovely small tree with finely cut bright green slender leaves are red when young. Excellent autumn colour
	
	
	Category: Trees
	
	
							
											
				Additional information
				
					
						
							
			
						
					
				
			
								
								| Generic | Acer  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Seiryû'  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green  | 
		
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 2m  | 
		
| Family | Aceraceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1.6m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green, 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  | 
		
Related products
Acer davidii
					A tree with arching branches and attractive green and white-streaked bark. The mid-green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn with green and red fruits.				
			Acer maximowiczianum
					A small tree with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Yellow flowers.				
			Acer campestre ‘Postelense’
					An unusual form with attractive pink tinged young growth. The golden leaves may scorch in strong sun.				
			Acer carpinifolium
					An attractive tree with 'Hornbeam' - like leaves turning gold and brown in the autumn				
			Acer campestre ‘Carnival’
					A tree with attractive variegated green, pink and white leaves.				
			Acer negundo ‘Aureovariegatum’
					Yellow and green variegated young shoots turning green and silvery-white later. Resistant to honey fungus.				
			Acer negundo
					The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus				
			Acer grosseri var. hersii
					A small tree with marbled bark and bright green leaves turning red in autumn.				
			
									