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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Van der maat'
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 var. disssectum is a small, slow-growing Japanese maple, with delicate, lacy foliage, small purple flowers and fantastic autumn colour.
The leaves of Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Van der maat' have a pink blush in spring, before turning orange-red in autumn.
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Acer ‘Van der maat’ and wildlife
Acer ‘Van der maat’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer ‘Van der maat’ poisonous?
Acer ‘Van der maat’ has no toxic effects reported.
