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Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Description
- Potted Japanese Acer Tree
- Acer Palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'
- Variety: Inaba Shidare
- Native to Russia & Asia
- Excellent Bronze / Purple Foliage
- Deeply Lobed Foliage
- AKA Japanese Maple Tree
- Tall Maple Tree. Can Reach 3m in Height
- Suitable to Medium to Large Sized Gardens
- Plant Size
- Current Height: 60cm
- Containerised (Potted)
- Comes in 3 Litre Pot
Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Characteristics
- Fast growing variety of Japanese Acer
- Finely dissected leaf
- Excellent Summer & Autumn Colour
- Deciduous tree
- Mature size: 3m spread & 3m height
- Habit: As tree matures, it will develop a rounded canopy
- Growth rate: Fast
- Frost hardy
Potted Japanese Acer Tree - Uses
- Ornamental garden tree
- Ideal in medium / large sized gardens
- 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
- 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
- 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
