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Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Description
- Potted Japanese Acer Tree
- Acer Palmatum 'Koto-No-Ito'
- Variety: Koto-No-Ito
- AKA Japanese Maple Tree
- Dome Shape Garden Tree
- Suits Small to Medium Sized Garden
- Plant Size
- Height: 60cm
- Containerised (Potted)
- Come in 7.5 Litre Pot
Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Characteristics
- A fast growing Japanese Acer tree
- Finely dissected leaf
- Lime green centre with red margins
- Deciduous tree
- Vibrant red stem
- Mature size: 3m spread & height
- If allowed to grow to full maturity
- Can be maintained at smaller size either
- Habit: Dome shaped which develops as tree matures
- Excellent choice for small garden, courtyard & front garden
- Foliage: Palmate leaf, slightly serrated margins
- Growth rate: Fast
- Frost hardy
Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Uses
- Ornamental garden tree
- Ideal in any small or medium size garden
- Suited to front gardens also
- Plant in a modern, contemporary garden or Japanese style garden
- Grown for their for their architectural form & habit
- Offers a beautiful focal point in any garden
- Can be grown in large pots
- Some companion plants for Japanese Acer include Hostas, Ophiopogons, Ferns, Azalea & Blue Junipers
Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Suitable for planting all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- Japanese Acers like sheltered spots
- Ideally dappled shade of another tree
- Emerald Lace can tolerate sun better than other Acers
- Always choose a sheltered spot for Japanese Acers
- Soil: Fertile, Well drained, light or heavy clay
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Soak pot for approx. 10 minutes before planting
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
- Japanese Acers do not require any pruning or training
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
