- Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Little Princess'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
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.
How to grow Acer 'Little Princess'
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east 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 / acidic
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 |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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 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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