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    ACER palmatum 'Shirazz'
    ACER palmatum 'Shirazz'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ACER palmatum 'Shirazz'

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

    Pink-tinted variegated leaves
    Specimen
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    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 10-20years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      China, Japan, Korea
    • Deciduous
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub with slightly arching branches. 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
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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 - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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