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Acer palmatum ‘Chitose-yama’

Japanese maple

  • Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Chitose-yama'
  • Common name: Japanese maple
  • Family: Sapindaceae
  • Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous

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.

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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'

  • Plant size

    2.5m height

    2.5m spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • 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

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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:

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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