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    ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum'
    ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' ACER negundo 'Kellys Gold' and ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium' 'Atropurpureum' © 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
    plant size comparison icon
    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
    • 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)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Acers - Care Guide
    Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
    Shrubs - Care Guide
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    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
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    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
    £8.50
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