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ACER palmatum 'Ukigumo'
Commonly known as Floating clouds maple
A striking variegated leafed form with the leaves mottled and edged white and pink. Needs to be grown in the shade to avoid scorching
Small
£40.00 each
Specimen
£100.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Plant against a dark green background. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan -
DeciduousSmall, deeply cut, 5-lobed leaves 3-7cm (1¼-2¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubInconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
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 -
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
Acers - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs - Care Guide
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- How to plant/move a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
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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
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Planting Combinations