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Acer palmatum Dissectum Autumn Fire

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Acer palmatum Dissectum Autumn Fire Weeping Japanese Maple,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Spreading

Description:

Less weeping in nature, this semi-upright maple is a vigorous grower. New foliage is green, edged with pink and then matures to green in summer, and as the name suggests, a bright red in autumn. Dark green foliage a vigorous grower turns crimson in autumn. Grows well in a sunny or shaded position.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Aceraceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Red

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: High

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