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Acer palmatum - Septemlobum

Type Tree, Deciduous
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Flowers (), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Acer palmatum - Cultivation Notes

Plant in sheltered location avoiding exposure to intense sun or winds will scorch leaves. Plant in any rich moisture retentive yet free draining soil - avoiding very chalky soils. Maples are hardy and require minimal aftercare post establishment.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Acer palmatum:

  • Attractive autumn colour
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Acer palmatum

  • 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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