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    ACER palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu'
    ACER palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu'
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    ACER palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu'

    Commonly known as Cut-leaf maple, Japanese maple

    AWARD
    Weeping lace leafed maple with upright growth to 10ft and arching branches. Bright green foliage in spring colouring golden yellow in autumn
    Small
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    3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £35.00  
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Specimen
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    7.5 to 10 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Available again from March 2026
    £100.00 each 
    Available again from March 2026 - New stock in early spring.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      A more upright form. Maximum size in about 20 years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
      Upright habit. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tree & Shrub
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
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