Acer shirasawanum palmatifolium

Acer shirasawanum palmatifolium Details

Acer shirasawanum Palmatifolium is an impressive, small, Japanese Maple that features a rich display of interestingly coloured, weeping foliage. The finely cut leaves emerge bright green in spring, remain this colour though summer, then develop brilliant orange tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, moderately sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost and cool climates and will grow on a range of soil types but will struggle at the extremes of wet and dry. Acer Palmatifolium makes for an impressive specimen and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, maintaining in a container, planting around outdoor living areas, or using anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed.