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Potted Japanese Maple Tree - Description
- Potted Japanese Maple Tree
- Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
- Small Garden Tree
- Suits Small to Medium Sized Garden
- Plant Size
- Height: 85cm
- Containerised (Potted)
- Comes in 10 Litre Pot
Potted Japanese Maple Tree - Characteristics
- Small to medium sized tree
- Develops a broad, dome shaped canopy as it matures
- Deep burgundy foliage
- Deciduous tree with lobed foliage, 5 - 7 lobes
- Award winning Japanese Maple
- Mature size: 4m x 4m (Spread & height)
- If allowed to grow to full maturity
- Can be maintained at smaller size either
- Superb tree, ideal for small gardens
- Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
- Growth rate: Slow
- Frost hardy
Potted Japanese Maple Tree - Uses
- Wonderful specimen tree
- Makes a great feature in gardens big & small
- Grown for vibrant red foliage
- 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
- Some companion plants for Japanese maple include Hostas, Ophiopogons, Ferns, Azalea & Blue Junipers
Potted Japanese Maple Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Potted trees can planted all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- Japanese maple trees require a sheltered spot
- Plant where they are not exposed to wind
- Provide some shading
- They do not like full sun - Best in dappled shade
- Soil can be 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
- Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
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 Maples do not require any pruning or training
