BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A mound-shaped maple, Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' has delicate, seven-lobed, reddish-purple leaves which turn red/scarlet in autumn.

The leaves compliment a very graceful habit to make Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' a particularly elegant addition to a garden or large container!

Supplied Size: 3L container (25 - 40 cm tall, freshly potted)

• Position: Sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' will produce its best display of foliage when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft)
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft)