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Beginner
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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6m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Katsura'
Other names: Japanese maple 'Katsura'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'Katsura' _ 'Katsura' is a small deciduous tree or shrub with palmately lobed leaves pale orange in spring, yellow in summer, with hues of both colours and pink in autumn.
Acer palmatum 'Katsura' is: Deciduous
Foliage: Orange in Spring; Yellow in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Habit: Rounded
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Acer palmatum 'Katsura' (Japanese maple 'Katsura') will reach a height of 6m 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.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Penny Bond
Some of the leaf tips on my newly purchased acer have turned black - what should I do?
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- Posted: Wed. 11th August 2010 18:44
- Last reply: Thu. 12th August 2010 14:03
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