BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Known for its fantastic autumn colour, the leaves of Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' are a distinctive, apple-green in spring / summer and similar in shape to those of a vine. These leaves turn rich-red and bright orange in a good, crisp autumn before falling. In spring it has small red flowers, similar in appearance to those of the Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'. One of the best maples for bright autumn colour!

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Features

• Common name: Vine-leaved Maple
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, neutral or slightly acid, fertile soil. Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' will produce stronger autumn colours in a slightly acid soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Large branching shrub.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]

Plant Video

The Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' in our woodland gardens (taken in late October 2010).