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Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Acer palmatum

Other names: Japanese maple

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Genus: Acer

Species: A. palmatum - A. palmatum are small, deciduous trees with deeply-lobed mid-green leaves which turn red, orange and yellow in autumn.

Acer palmatum is: Deciduous

Flower: Red in Spring

Foliage: Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Red, Orange in Autumn

Fruit: Red in Summer

Tree shape: Small

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt

General care

Pruning: Pruning group 1. Prune in late autumn to midwinter.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.

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Suggested uses: Containers, Low Maintenance, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only

Cultivation: Grow in a moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. The foliage colour is best in dappled shade, although full sun is tolerated. Tolerates some lime but colours better on acid to neutral soil. Dry conditions or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Verticillium wilt

Question from John Kaye

I have an Acer palmatum that I fear has Verticillium wilt, bought from a local garden centre, any ideas as how to cure it please?

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  • Posted: Sat. 5th June 2010 10:41
  • Last reply: Sat. 5th June 2010 13:26

Acer palmatum

General post from Mark Pumphrey

The typical japanese maple that colours well. This acer will tolerate some lime. Try to plant in moist soil that has been well prepared with organic matter. The plant like all acers will not enjoy an exposed location so consider where you can plant this lovely maple. Don't be put of by the fact its foliage is a green colour. The autumn colours turn the lobed leaves vivid colours ranging from red, orange and yellow which make this a must in any garden where conditions allow. An ideal tree for creating a Japanese garden where its height and form immediate convey an oriental message. Planted to allow the late Autumn sun to set behind it will illuminate the foliage emphasing the colours. It will form a small tree but its foliage cast only light shade to plants beneath.

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  • Posted: Thu. 23rd April 2009 08:27

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