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    ACER palmatum
    ACER palmatum 'Higasayama'
    ACER palmatum 'Higasayama'
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    ACER palmatum 'Higasayama'

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

    Upright twiggy shrub, leaves veined with green, edged creamy-white and rose-pink
    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
      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
      5-lobed leaves, 5-8cm (2-3in) long
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Palmate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • 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 - 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
      		  
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