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Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' Japanese maple

Plant details

  • Common Name: Japanese maple
  • Genus: Acer
  • Species: palmatum
  • Cultivar: 'Red Pygmy'
  • Skill Level: experienced
  • Exposure: partial shade
  • Hardiness: hardy
  • Soil type: acidic, moist, well-drained/light
  • Height: 1.5m
  • Spread: 1.5m

Holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM), 'Red Pygmy' is deservedly popular. It makes a beautiful mound-shaped tree, with reddish-purple seven-lobed leaves that turn scarlet in autumn. Like other Japanese maples, it needs a partially shaded spot which is protected from cold winds. The soil should be moist but well drained. It is suitable for growing in a large container, using John Innes No 3 compost, but must be kept well watered.

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