Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple Tree
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Common Name: Japanese Maple
Latin Name: Acer palmatum
Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soil
Position: A sheltered spot with partial shade
Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15c
Flowering Period: April to May
Flowering Colour: Small purple-red clusters
Height/spread in 20 years: 4m(13ft) / 3m(10ft)
Special features: Dazzling autumn display varying in colour from year to year
Acer palmatum is a multi-stemmed small tree that bears pendant clusters of tiny purple-red flowers in spring followed by red-winged seeds in late summer. Its delicate leaves emerge bright green then changes in autumn to give a dazzling display varying in colour from year to year.