Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acer palmatum Shirazz Variegated Japanese Maple,Variegated Japanese Maple,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees V-Shaped
Description:
Lovely Japanese maple, young leaves are pink turning to pink, green and cream variegation in Summer. Very popular, use as a feature tree or plant in groups for an impact. Needs protect from hot Summer winds. Grows approx. 2-3m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Borers, Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes: Prefers moist, well drained soil. Needs protection from hot Summer winds - leaves may scorch and tree will become stressed. Transplants easily in dormant months. Add compost/cow manure when planting and mulch well.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Pink, Variegated
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Low
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