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

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

    Foliage maroon to red in spring turning bright red in autumn. Dense upright habit
    Small
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    3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £35.00 each 
    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   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £100.00 each 
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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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.
    • Deciduous
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Red
    • Palmate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Compact, upright, multistemmed shrub. 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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    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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    ACER palmatum 'Shaina'

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    ACER shirasawanum 'Moonrise'

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    Available from £45.00
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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