Japanese Maple Tree 'Palmatum'

Potted Japanese Maple Tree - Description

• Potted Japanese Maple Tree
• Acer Palmatum Disectum
• Medium Sized Acer
• Lime Green Foliage
• Excellent Bushy Shrub or Small Garden Tree
• Perfect For Small Spaces
• Plant Size
  • Current Height: 65cm
• Containerised (Potted)
• Comes in 3 Litre Pot
• Mature Size: 150cm

Potted Japanese Maple Tree - Characteristics

• Large bushy shrub, or small tree
• Popular for its yellow stems which contrast with its lime green foliage
• Unique & distinct Japanese Maple
• This tree has something for every season
• Foliage turns yellow / orange in Autumn
• In Winter, it's yellow stems take centre stage
• As tree matures, it will develop a dome shaped canopy
• Deciduous tree with lobed foliage, 5 - 7 lobes
• Award winning Japanese Maple
• Mature size (Spread & Height): 1.5m x 1.5m
• 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
• Great for a shaded & sheltered spot
• Great in a Winter garden
• Ideal in any small or medium size garden
• Can be grown in pots
• Choose a pot at least 30 Litres in size
• 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 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
• Can be planted under a deciduous tree
• 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