ACER palmatum 'Pixie'
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ACER palmatum 'Pixie'
Red leaves.
Specimen
£100.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Thought to be a dwarf version of Bloodgood -
Pests & Diseases
Acer gall mite, aphids, verticillium wilt and honey fungus -
Place of origin
Buchholz nursery,Oregon -
Deciduous
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GreenSmall green flowers
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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PurplePurple red, bright scarlet in autumn
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Palmate
Deeply cut, 5-lobed leaves -
Height
1.5–2.5 metres -
Spread
1.5–2.5 metres
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)Protect from cold dry winds -
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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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
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