Acer palmatum Little Princess

Flower colour

Flower style:
Insignificant

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Fine, palmate/maple-like

Interest colour

Interest:
Autumn foliage

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
1.5m
Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' (Japanese maple 'Little Princess') Height: 150cm Spread: 100cm
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Acer palmatum 'Little Princess'

Japanese maple 'Little Princess'
£16.00
2l pot
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Scientific family:
Sapindaceae
Type:
Tree
Origin:
Asia: Japan
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard, Japanese or formal
Position:
Focal/architectural or containers
Characteristics:
Autumn colour
Soil:
Clay, loam or sand
pH:
Acid or neutral
Aspect:
South, east or west
Exposure:
Sheltered
Maintenance:
Little or no maintenance
Time to maturity:
10-20 years
Description:
Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' is an ideal specimen plant for a container or small garden. Reaching a height of 1.5m after 10 years, it has deeply lobed fine light-green foliage tinged with red in spring, which turns to yellow and gold in autumn. Best grown in a sheltered spot in partial shade to prevent leaf scorch.

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by Andrea
Last updated 16 May 2012
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