ACER palmatum 'Metamorphosa'
ACER palmatum 'Metamorphosa'
Commonly known as Japanese maple
A 2018 RHS Plant of the Year finalist. The leaf colour starts a pale yellowish-green, then develops white edging to the leaf in late spring., the leaves turn reddish in parts of the plant in the summer and the autumn colour is a golden-yellow. A true metamorphosis in a season
Small
£40.00 each
Large
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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. Garden origin. Netherlands. Messrs Jos van Meuwen and Arjan Keijzer, Solid Plants. -
DeciduousFoliage turns gradually to pale green and pale pink with new growth yellow and pink. Autumn colouring is orange-red to red-violet.
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Palmate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubFast-growing but remains compact. Light orange bark turning green. 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 - 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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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
View Detailed Plant Description
This is a simply stunning brand new Japanese maple shown for the first time ever at Chelsea by Burncoose Nurseries and entered into the RHS Plant of the Year competition.
It was bred by Mr van Meuwen and Mr Keijzer of Solid Plants in the Netherlands who have patented it.
The plant starts the year with yellow spring leaves ringed with a reddish-pink edge before gradually turning light green. The edges then fade to light pink before becoming green with a white edge. In late summer the leaves turn to orange-red before becoming red-violet in the autumn. A true metamorphosis in a single season and arguably the best new Japanese maple for decades.
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