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Beginner
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3m
max. spread |
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2m
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 var. dissectum
Other names: Cut-leaved Japanese maple, Threadleaf Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'
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Genus: Acer
Species: A. palmatum var. dissectum - A. palmatum var. dissectum is a mound-forming, deciduous shrub with arching shoots bearing rounded, lobed, deeply and finely cut, mid-green leaves turning gold in autumn. Small, pendent clusters of tiny, reddish-purple flowers in spring are followed by red-winged fruit in summer.
Acer palmatum var. dissectum is: Deciduous
Flower: Reddish-purple in Spring
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Gold in Autumn
Fruit: Red in Summer
Habit: Arching, Rounded
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum (Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese)
Acer palmatum var. dissectum (Cut-leaved Japanese maple) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m 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
is 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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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
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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