Acer shirasawanum - Cultivation Notes
This Acer will flourish in any fertile well drained soil. Plant in full sun / partial shade - avoiding very cold exposed areas. During winter trim shoots / branches that obscure trunk to reveal attractive bark, as well as all diseased dying and dead wood.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Acer shirasawanum:
- Attractive autumn colour
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Acer shirasawanum
- Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
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Common Missspellings: Asir, Acear, Aceia, Achea, Azea, Achia, Asire