Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium'

A gorgeous maple with superb autumn colour, called 'Maiku-jaku' in its native Japan, which translates as "Dancing Peacock". Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' has bright green leaves which are nearly fern-like and very deeply cut. In autumn these leaves turn superb shades of orange and red before falling.

Clusters of distinctive, small, coral-red flowers which are popular with insects can also be seen in spring on mature plants.

Lovely maple good in partial shade and ideal for adding vivid autumn colour to a garden border.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, neutral or slightly acid, fertile soil. Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' will produce stronger autumn colours in a slightly acid soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' will grow to be a medium sized or eventually large, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft) / up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years