Acer palmatum 'Starfish' - autumn colours

Acer palmatum 'Starfish'

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(Japanese Maple) An unusual new maple, Acer palmatum 'Starfish' has very deeply cut, dark reddish-purple summer leaves (which look a little like starfish) with bright orange-red autumn colour. Established plants seem to grow with a compact, upright habit.

Acer palmatum 'Starfish' is suitable for sun or dappled shade and can be grown in a container or as a standalone specimen plant.

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Supplied Size:

3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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Product Details

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Starfish' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Acer palmatum 'Starfish' will grow to be an upright medium sized to large shrub.
- Height: 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
- Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m), Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid
Special Features: Habit - Architectural, Foliage - Purple/Red, Suitable for Containers, Autumn Colour, Foliage - Unusual Shape

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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