Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
The Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium' (Acer japonicum) is a multi-stemmed, picturesque large shrub with decorative, red wing fruits. It produces purple-red flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. The Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium' also has deeply slit, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer japonicum 'Rubrum'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque large shrub * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium's are medium green, deeply slit, opposite, lobed. They are about 8 - 14 cm in size. Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium' appear in clusters from April to May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Solitary