Flower colour
Flower style:
InsignificantFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Palmate/maple-likeInterest colour
Interest:
Autumn foliage or barkSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
2.4-3m
1.8-2.4m
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Scientific name
Japanese maple
Scientific family:
SapindaceaeType:
TreeOrigin:
Asia: JapanLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard, japanese or formalPosition:
Containers or focal/architecturalCharacteristics:
Autumn colourSoil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalkpH:
Acid or neutralFragrance:
NoneAspect:
South, east or westExposure:
ShelteredGrowth rate:
SlowMaintenance:
Little or no maintenanceTime to maturity:
10-20 years
Description:
Acer palmatum is a small tree with classic maple-shaped leaves, green in spring and summer and turning to brilliant orange and red in autumn. Small red flowers appear in spring. It grows best in partial or dappled shade, with protection against wind to prevent leaf scorch.
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by Hippo Crew
Last updated 24 Feb 2012