Acer palmatum (P)

Common name: Japanese maple

Description: The classic species form of Japanese maple, a graceful small tree with finely lobed, fresh green leaves that turn glowing shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn.

Other benefits: fine seasonal colour, excellent specimen or focal-point plant, good for borders and large containers

Wildlife attraction: bees

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3m x 3m

Position: partial shade for best leaf colour; full sun tolerated with reliably moist soil

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -20°C