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ACER palmatum 'Sumi-nagashi'
Commonly known as Japanese maple
Red new growth turning bronze-green
Plant Details
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Good to knowMaximum size in 10-20years.
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
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Place of originChina, Korea, Japan
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Deciduous7-lobed leaves with good serrations on each leaf.
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub or small tree. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 -
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shadeShelter from cold winds and late frosts
Acers - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs - Care Guide
- How to plant/move a shrub
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Taking semi-ripe cuttings -Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-sown seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Trimming a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
- When is the right time to collect seeds?
- When are seeds actually ripe and ready for collection?
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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