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Acer japonicum ‘Acontifolium’ or ‘Fern Leaf Maple’

Acer japonicum ‘Acontifolium’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Acer japonicum ‘Acontifolium’

  • A great full moon maple variety with an attractive upright, multi-branching habit. 
  • It is a beautiful and robust small tree that gives a brilliant autumn display.

Height

4-5 m

Width

4 m


Foliage

  • Large, broad, flat, leaves which are deeply incised and irregularly serrated and cut give them a fern-like appearance. 
  • In spring, the leaves are a deep, dark green turning to a beautiful scarlet and holding onto the tree well into autumn.

Flowers

Large purplish-red flowers are borne in clusters before the leaves emerge in spring.

Usage

  • A great feature tree for any garden, group or mass planting. 
  • Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

  • Grow in full sun to part shade. 
  • Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds. 
  • Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.


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