Japanese Maple
Beautiful, deciduous small to medium tree grown for ornamental foliage and form.
Attractive foliage which is deeply lobed forming a palmate or hand shape. Maples are renowned for their brilliant Autumn display with shades ranging from yellow, orange and red.
Prefers cool, deep, moisture rententive soil ina sheltered sunny or partially shaded site.
Provide adequate Summer water. Mulch with organic material such as straw compost or wood chips. Shelter from drying Summer heat and wind. Prune cautiously to shape only.
Position: Filtered sun
Height: grows to 5m
Width: grows to 4m