Acer palmatum 'Little Princess'

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Japanese mapleTree, DeciduousFamily: Sapindaceae

Foliage colour:

Green

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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

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 ‘Little Princess’ has lovely red-green summer leaves, which turn yellow and orange in autumn. With its slow growing, compact habit, 'Little Princess’ makes a fantastic Japanese maple for the small garden or patio pot.

For best results, grow Acer palmatum ‘Little Princess’ in sun or partial shade, and protect it from the harshest winds, which may cause leaf scorch.

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Acer ‘Little princess’ and wildlife

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

Is Acer ‘Little princess’ poisonous?

Acer ‘Little princess’ 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

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