- Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Van Der Maat'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Acer 'Van der Maat'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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 |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do Take cuttings in September |
O
Do Take cuttings in October |
N
Do Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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.
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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