Acer palmatum Bush
Origin: Japan, Korea. Large tree, normally with several trunks, or picturesque small tree, young branches a showy bright red. Palmate leaves have 5 (or more) lobes, soft green, often with reddish-pink tips. Autumn colours are yellow, bright orange or red, the intensity of colour varying depending on temperature. Purple-red flowers in May. Ht. m. 5-7. Z 6B
ShapeBush
Growth SpeedRegular
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-21 °C
Climate ZoneMountain, Hill, Plain, Sea
Flowering MonthsApril, May, June
Soil TypeDrained, Acid, Clay
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Maximum Height700 cm
Maximum Width300 cm
Size Class3° Size (h < 10 m)