Acer palmatum Baldsmith

Acer palmatum Baldsmith Details

Acer palmatum Baldsmith is a popular variety of Japanese Maple due to its rich display of delicate and colourful foliage. Leaves on this deciduous tree emerge red-orange in spring, age to become a myriad of green, pink, orange, and reds, then develop bright yellow and orange tones in autumn before falling. The result is a spectacular show from spring through autumn on the semi-pendulous branches. This tree typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. It tolerates frost, cool climates, short periods of dry, and grows well on a range of soil types, barring the extremes of wet and dry. Acer Baldsmith is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, planted against a bland wall, or used anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.