Acer palmatum 'Kagiri-nishiki' (Japanese maple 'Kagiri-nishiki' )
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4m max. spread |
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4m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Kagiri-nishiki'
Other names: Japanese maple 'Kagiri-nishiki' , Acer palmatum 'Roseomarginatum'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'Kagiri-nishiki' _ 'Kagiri-nishiki' is a mid sized, deciduous tree or shrub with deeply divided, palmately lobed leaves that are orange-green in spring, turning bright green then crimson-gold in autumn with red winged fruit.
Acer palmatum 'Kagiri-nishiki' is: Deciduous
Flower: Red in Spring
Foliage: Flushed pink in Spring; Variegated, Cream, Blue-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Summer
Habit: Branching, Broadly columnar, Small
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Specific pests: Aphids
Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt
General care
Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Acer palmatum 'Kagiri-nishiki' (Japanese maple 'Kagiri-nishiki' ) 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 moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil. Foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry soil or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves are young.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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