Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' - gold and orange autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' - established plant
Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' - gold and orange autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' - established plant

Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star'

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(Japanese Maple) Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' grows to be a large shrub or eventually a small, spreading tree with large, deeply divided green leaves in spring and summer. The autumn colour depends on the soil pH but is typically vibrant shades of golden-yellow or orange.

Best autumn colour if planted in a position with full sun or light, dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds. Grows well in a large container.

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Supplied Size:
  • 7.5 litre pot (3 - 4 years old, 40 - 50 cm tall)

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

£6.95 standard delivery for ANY number of plants to most of the UK*
Free delivery for orders over £60*
*Surcharges apply for Northern Scotland and Islands

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Handsome shrub with conical white and green summer flowers.
Pruned back to 30 cm for winter. One free plant per person only.

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Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' grows to be a large shrub or eventually a small, spreading tree with large, deeply divided green leaves in spring and summer. The autumn colour depends on the soil pH but is typically vibrant shades of golden-yellow or orange.

Best autumn colour if planted in a position with full sun or light, dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds. Grows well in a large container.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Although looking like a small shrub initially, Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Spreading Star' will grow to be a large shrub or small branching tree in time with a spreading sometimes slightly tiered habit.
    • Height: 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) 
    • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft) 
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Small (4m - 8m), Shrub - Large (3m+), Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Rare and Unusual, Suitable for Containers
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