Acer palm. 'Red Pygmy' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Japanese maple 'Red Pygmy' also has deeply slit, red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Red Pygmy's are red, deeply slit. These are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Red Pygmy' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Red Pygmy' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Tub, rock garden, small/front garden

Root
Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.