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Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’ Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’

  • A great dwarf-grafted variety of Japanese Maple with delicate, narrow-lobed foliage. 
  • One of the smallest and finest foliage maples.

Height

2 m

Width

2 m


Foliage

  • The foliage is deeply divided and very narrow. 
  • The leaf colour varies from a deep maroon in spring and early summer to a purplish colour in summer. 
  • Autumn colours are deep rusty tones of yellow, orange and red.

Usage

  • A great feature tree for small gardens.
  • Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens, rockeries 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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