Acer palmatum var. dissectum Dissectum Atropurpureum Group
Find out how to grow Acer palmatum var. dissectum Dissectum Atropurpureum Group This is a mound-forming Japanese maple with arching shoots and leaves that are deeply lobed and finely cut. In autumn the rich purple leaves turn bright red. It makes ... [... more]
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Propagate a Japanese Maple Tree
Japanese Maple Trees are not easy to propagate. Commercially they are normally grafted on to a strong growing rootstock and there are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, many varieties are not strong growing trees and would produce weak trees ... [... more]
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Prune a Japanese Maple Tree
Maple trees prefer a part shade position which does not get the sun in the afternoon. They also do not like competition from other strong rooted plants and trees. To avoid the need for watering too often, choose a position that is moist but ... [... more]
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Japanese Maple Tree Care
Your start page for everything about Japanese Maples (acer palmatum). From variety pictures to care, propagation and pruning. Buy your tree here. There are over 400 varieties of Japanese Maple giving a bewildering array to chose from. To cut down ... [... more]
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Japanese Maple Care
How to care for your Japanese Maple tree (acer palmatum). Include details on how to prune these trees. Although beautiful and delicate looking, Japanese Maple trees surprisingly require very little care. The only annual task that benefits the ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Green Globe'
Find out how to grow Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Green Globe' This beautiful small tree has filgree leaves which look like lace. As with other Japanese maples, it needs a sunny or partially shaded spot which is protected from cold winds. The ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum Viride Group
Find out how to grow Acer palmatum var. dissectum Viride Group With lace-like, filgree leaves, this Japanese maple always attracts admiring glances. It looks particularly effective next to ponds where it casts beautiful reflections. In autumn, ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Ornatum'
Japanese maples are one of the best small trees for the garden. 'Ornatum' is no exception, and is well-loved for its lace-like, filgree leaves which are green in summer, then yellow in autumn. Like other Japanese maples, it needs a partially ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Formerly known as A. palmatum 'Senkaki'. This Japanese maple is attractive in all seasons: in spring the leaves are a lively pinkish green, turning a rich green in summer and then canary yellow with orange highlights in autumn. It is also a fine ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Find out how to grow Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Cultivar: 'Shishigashira' 'Shishigashira' is an unusual variety of Japanese maple with bright green, seven-lobed leaves that are packed closely together, giving the tree a stubbly look. In ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
A round-headed tree with deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn a brilliant red in autumn. Like other Japanese maples, it needs a sunny or partially shaded spot which is protected from cold winds. The soil should be moist but well-drained. It ... [... more]
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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
This beautiful Japanese maple is fantastic for autumn colour. It has large, seven-lobed, mid-green leaves, 10cm to 12cm (4in to 5in) long, which turn bright red in autumn. Like other Japanese maples, it needs a sunny or partially-shaded spot ... [... more]
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