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  • ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' and AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Amoena'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' and AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Amoena'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' and AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Amoena'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum'

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

    Bronze form of this excellent narrow leaved acer
    Specimen
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £100.00 each 
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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Maximum size in 10-20years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      Delicate, filigree leaves, dark-green in summer.
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Red
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Bushy-headed shrub with purple stems. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
    • 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
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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