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  • ACER palmatum 'Katsura'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Katsura' and EUCRYPHIA x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Katsura' and HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Grandiflora'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Katsura' and HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Limelight'
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    ACER palmatum 'Katsura'

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

     AWARD
    Red stems, golden young foliage
    Specimen
    plant size comparison icon
    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again FEB 2025
    £100.00 each 
    Available again FEB 2025 - fresh stock in late winter
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Maximum height in 10-20years. Tolerates full sun but best colour in partial shade
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      5- to 7-lobed leaves
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold/yellow
    • Palmate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13t)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub or small tree. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
    • Tree
    • 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.

      Late autumn to midwinter
    • 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
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13t)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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