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    ACER
    ACER palmatum
    ACER palmatum
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    ACER palmatum

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

    Green Japanese maple. Japanese maples will not generally tolerate exposed windy sites and prefer sheltered protection
    2/3 year
    plant size comparison icon
    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £20.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      Rounded, shallowly to deeply, 5- to 9-lobed, mid-green leaves 5-12cm (2-5in) long, turning orange to yellow or red in autumn.
    • Red
      Red-purple
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Most cultivars are low growing and shrubby.
    • Tree
      Round-headed tree. Tiny flowers are followed by red-winged fruits
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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    varieties

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    • ACER palmatum 'Higasayama'
    Japanese maple
    Upright twiggy shrub, leaves veined with green, edged creamy-white and rose-pink
     
    Specimen
    £100.00
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    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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    ACER palmatum 'Kamagata'
    Japanese maple
    Red-tinted green leaves turning scarlet in autumn
     
    Small
    £40.00
    Notify me
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACER palmatum 'Katsura'
    Japanese maple
    Red stems, golden young foliage
     
    Small
    £35.00
    Large
    £75.00
    Specimen
    £100.00
    ACER palmatum 'Metamorphosa'
    A 2018 RHS Plant of the Year finalist. The leaf colour starts a pale yellowish-green, then develops white edging to the leaf in late spring., the leaves turn reddish in parts of the plant in the summer and the autumn colour is a golden-yellow. A true metamorphosis in a season
     
    Small
    £40.00
    Large
    £75.00
    Notify me
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    ACER palmatum 'Okagami'
    Japanese maple
    Purple-red foliage in spring which develops greenish tones and turns red-scarlet in autumn
     
    Specimen
    £100.00
    Notify me
    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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    ACER palmatum 'Omure Yama'
    Japanese maple
    Orange-green foliage in spring turning gold-crimson in autumn. Pendulous habit
     
    Specimen
    £100.00
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    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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    ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
    Japanese maple
    Slightly bronze foliage, scarlet autumn colour
     
    Small
    £35.00
    Large
    £75.00
    Specimen
    £100.00
    ACER palmatum 'Phoenix'
    Japanese maple
    Pink-tinted foliage in spring turning red, orange and yellow in autumn
     
    Small
    £35.00
    Notify me
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    Large
    £75.00
    ACER palmatum 'Pixie'
    Red leaves.
     
    Specimen
    £100.00
    ACER palmatum 'Red Emperor'
    Japanese maple
    Good deep purple-red foliage and crimson autumn colour
     
    Small
    £35.00
    Large
    £75.00
    Specimen
    £100.00
    Notify me
    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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