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Japanese Acer Tree - Description
- Potted Japanese Acer Tree
- Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
- Variety: Sango Kaku
- Loves Dappled Shade
- Will Brighten up a Dull Corner
- Perfect Feature Tree
- Ideal in Small to Medium Sized Garden
- Plant Size: 65cm
- Potted Trees
- Pot Size: 3 Litre
Japanese Acer Tree - Characteristics
- Moderate growth rate
- Finely dissected leaf
- Vibrant Red Foliage
- Deciduous tree
- Mature size: 1.5m 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
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
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
- Can be grown in a large pot or planter
- 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
