ACER palmatum 'Red Pygmy'

Commonly known as Japanese maple

A slow growing dwarf form with reddish-purple leaves

Specimen

Pot size - 7.5 to 10 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery 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.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£100.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close

Good to know
Dwarf form of A. palmatum. About 1.5x1.5m (5x5ft) in 10 years. Reaches 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
Large, linear leaves have 7 strap-shaped lobes
Patio / pot plants
Suitable for small gardens
Fully hardy
Palmate
Lobed
Linear
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub
Slow-growing, vase-shaped shrub. Leaves are maroon-red until early summer, then bronze-green and golden yellow in autumn. 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
Neutral to acid soil
Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts.