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Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) – deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub with a mix of leaf shapes and colours, from green to purple, with fiery autumn tones. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) is a deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub that earns its place in any garden. This listing is for an assorted Japanese maple, selected from our nursery stock of popular Acer palmatum varieties. Leaf shape and colour vary from plant to plant, from fine-cut to broad-lobed and from fresh green to deep purple, but every one offers the graceful habit and autumn colour these trees are loved for. It is an affordable way to add a Japanese maple to your garden or patio.
Japanese maples are prized for their elegant shape and their foliage, which changes through the year from fresh spring shades to vivid autumn colour. Most stay compact and grow slowly, making them some of the best small trees for patios, courtyards and smaller gardens.
Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) grows best in dappled shade or morning sun, sheltered from cold drying winds, in moist but free-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Pick a spot sheltered from strong, cold or drying winds and the hottest afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate leaves. Add plenty of organic matter and avoid heavy, waterlogged clay. It is a good choice for patio pots, and also works well for Japanese-style and woodland gardens, specimen planting and Japanese-style gardens. Underplant with ferns, hostas, Japanese forest grass and spring bulbs, or set it among dwarf conifers and azaleas for an oriental look.
Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.
Keep the roots evenly moist, especially in the first two summers and for plants in pots. Mulch each spring with leafmould or bark. Feed sparingly with a slow-release fertiliser; overfeeding produces soft, weak growth. Water well in dry spells, mulch each spring and prune only lightly in winter. Container growing suits it well. Japanese maples need very little pruning. If shaping is needed, do it in late autumn or winter when the tree is dormant, removing only dead, crossing or badly placed branches. Leaf scorch from wind, sun or dry roots is the most common issue; aphids can occasionally affect young shoots.
Ideal for containers: use a loam-based compost with added grit, raise the pot on feet for drainage, and water with rainwater where possible.
Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) grow?
Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) typically reaches typically 1.5–3m x 1.5–2.5m, depending on variety, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring foliage and autumn colour, when it shows a mix of leaf shapes and colours, from green to purple, with fiery autumn tones.
Add Acer palmatum (assorted varieties) to your basket today and enjoy spring foliage and autumn colour interest in your garden.
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