- Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Chitose-yama'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Prefers rich soil
Acer palmatum is a deciduous, woody shrub native to parts of Asia and Russia. There are many garden-worthy cultivars available, which have been bred for their leaf shapes and colours.
Acer palmatum ‘Chitose-yama’ is a medium-sized Japanese maple, with a compact, mounding habit. Leaves emerge a light red, maturing to bronxe-green, before turning scarlet in autumn. ‘Chitose-yama’ also bears small, purple flowers.
How to grow Acer 'Chitose-yama'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Acer 'Chitose-yama' and wildlife
Acer 'Chitose-yama' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer 'Chitose-yama' poisonous?
Acer 'Chitose-yama' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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