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ACER palmatum 'Japanese Sunrise'
Commonly known as Japanese maple

Yellow-green leaves in spring, deep green in summer and gold in autumn. Brightly coloured bark. Tolerant of sun
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Good to know
Coral bark maple similar to Sango-kaku. Bark can be yellow, orange or bright red depending on amount of sunshine -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan -
Deciduous
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Fully hardy
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Gold/yellow
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
4.5m (15ft) -
Tall ShrubForms a small, wide, flat-topped tree in time. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts. -
Partial shade
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
4.5m (15ft)
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