Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy'

Japanese maple

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Key info

Plant type

Deciduous tree

Feature

Autumn colour

Hardiness

Hardy

Skill level

Experienced

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Plant details

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.

Family: Aceraceae

Genus: Acer

Species: palmatum

Cultivar: Red Pygmy

Plant type: Deciduous tree

Foliage colour: Purple

Feature: Autumn colour

Sun exposure: Partial shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 150cm