Acer Palmatum
The Acer palmatum, also known as the Japanese maple, is an elegant outdoor plant. With its striking palm-shaped leaves and beautiful colour changes, it immediately catches the eye. From fresh green in spring to warm red or orange in autumn, the Acer adds atmosphere to your garden all year round. The Acer palmatum, also known as the Japanese maple, is an elegant ...
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Graceful Acer Palmatum for your garden
The Acer palmatum, also known as the Japanese maple, is an elegant plant for outdoors. With its striking hand-shaped leaves and beautiful colour changes, it catches the eye straight away. From fresh green in spring to warm red or orange in autumn, the Acer brings atmosphere to your garden all year round.
The Japanese maple originally comes from East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea and China.
How do you choose the perfect Acer Palmatum?
The Acer Palmatum grows slowly, but it can eventually become a sizeable shrub or a small tree. So choose a plant that suits the space you have, both indoors (temporarily) and outdoors in the garden or on the balcony.
Is the Acer Palmatum toxic?
The Japanese maple is generally known as a safe plant for the garden. Even so, it's always wise not to let pets and small children eat plants, to avoid any risk.
Can the Acer Palmatum be kept indoors?
The Acer Palmatum is naturally an outdoor plant. It does best in the garden or on the balcony, where it can follow the seasons. Indoors is fine temporarily, but for long-term growth it needs fresh air, natural variation in light and cooler spells.
Caring for the Acer Palmatum
The Japanese maple is relatively easy to care for, as long as you bear a few important points in mind:
- Watering: keep the soil lightly moist, especially in warm spells. Do make sure excess water can drain away properly to prevent root rot.
- Light: give the Acer a spot in partial shade. Too much direct sunlight can damage the leaves, especially on young plants.
- Soil: preferably use slightly acidic, free-draining soil.
- Pruning: only prune when necessary, preferably in winter or early spring. Remove dead or crossing branches to keep the shape looking good.
- Shelter: protect the plant from strong wind and fierce midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
What should you do about diseases and pests?
The Acer Palmatum is generally strong, but it can sometimes suffer from:
Leaf scorch: often caused by too much sun or wind. Move the plant to a more sheltered spot.
Root rot: prevent this by not watering too much and making sure drainage is good.
Aphids: you can remove these easily with water or a mild pesticide.
The Acer Palmatum range at Green Bubble
At Green Bubble you'll find carefully selected Japanese maples, straight from the grower. Whether you're looking for a compact plant for your balcony or a larger eye-catcher for the garden, there's always an Acer to suit your space.
Don't fancy the lugging? Order your Acer Palmatum easily online and we'll make sure it reaches your home safely and in good order.
