Acer Palmatum Japanese Maple

Height:
4 metres at maturity
Width:
4 metres at maturity (broadly spreading)
Growth Rate:
Slow to moderate
Growth Habit:
Neat, round headed formation.
Foliage:
Deciduous. Leaves are rounded with five serrated, pointy lobes. Brilliant leaf colour (green) variation from yellow to orange to red.
Floral:
Insignificant small red to purple flowers in spring.
Preferred growing conditions:
Light dappled shade.
Evenly moist, well drained soil.
Protect from drying winds.
Landscape Use:
A very popular species. Acer Palmatum 'Japanese Maple' is most often used for garden ornamentation, particularly due to its magnificent display of superb orange to red autumn foliage.

* All dimensions are indicative