BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Grown from seed collected in Japan, Acer palmatum ssp amoenum has smooth grey bark and handsome, deeply cut leaves which turn vivid shades of orange, red or yellow before falling in autumn. A lovely spreading garden plant.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 40 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Japanese Maple.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, neutral or slightly acid, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum ssp. amoenum will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a large branching shrub.
• Height: 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]