- Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Kashima'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
Acer palmatum ‘Kashima’
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 ‘Kashima’ is a very small, slow growing Japanese maple, with palmate leaves. It’s perfect for growing in a small garden or even a large container. Spring leaves emerge orange, fading to yellow with maturity before becoming bright orange in autumn.
For best results, grow Acer palmatum ‘Kashima’ in sun or partial shade, and protect it from the harshest winds, which may cause leaf scorch.
How to grow Acer 'Kashima'
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Plant size
90cm height
90cm 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
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Acer 'Kashima' and wildlife
Acer 'Kashima' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer 'Kashima' poisonous?
Acer 'Kashima' 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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