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ACER palmatum 'Phoenix'
Commonly known as Japanese maple
Pink-tinted foliage in spring turning red, orange and yellow in autumn
Small
(UK Delivery Only)
£35.00 each
Large
£70.00
Plant Details
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Good to know
Ultimate size reached in 20-50 years. 2.5m (8ft) x 1.5m (5ft) in about 10 years -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus -
Place of origin
China, Japan, Korea -
DeciduousToothed, deeply lobed, green-veined leaves
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, rounded shrub with bright red juvenile stems. Produces winged fruits in late summer from insignificant flowers
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TreeSmall tree
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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 Size8m (26ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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 soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
Partial shade
Acers - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs - Care Guide
- How to plant/move a shrub
- How to plant/move a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fertisiling shrubs - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Mulching - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- 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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- 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
