Acer palmatum 'Marlo'

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 ‘Marlo’ has deeply lobed, green leaves with bright pink margins in spring. The leaf margins fade to cream as summer progresses, before reverting back to pink in autumn. A compact, Japanese maple, it works well in small gardens and is particularly suited to growing in a container.

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