Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

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Japanese mapleTree, DeciduousFamily: Sapindaceae

Height: 4mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Autumn colour

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Golden

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Japanese maple, Acer japonicum, is a maple native to Japan and southern Korea. A small deciduous tree growing to a height of around 5-10m, it’s a popular choice in small gardens. Japanese maples are known for their spectacular autumn colours, and there are many garden-worthy cultivars, which have been bred to produce an even more dramatic autumn show.

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' can be grown as a shrub or small tree. It's a vigorous, bushy cultivar with more deeply cut leaves than other cultivars, and it provides a dramatic splash of autumn colour. It's also smaller than the species, reaching a maximum height and spread of 4m x 4m.The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

How to grow Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

Grow Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' on its own as a feature in its own right, or among other plants in a mixed herbaceous border. It does best in moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered spot where it's protected from the worst of the elements. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost, manure or leaf mould.

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Acer ‘Vitifolium’ and wildlife

Acer ‘Vitifolium’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Acer ‘Vitifolium’ poisonous?

Acer ‘Vitifolium’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People