Acer palmatum 'Asahi-zuru' - 250-300 CM C80

Description
The Japanese maple 'Asahi-zuru' (Acer palmatum) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, upright, deciduous large shrub with decorative, cut, multi-coloured leaves. The pink-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. 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 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer palmatum 'Rising Sun'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * attractive pink-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * pink shoots * easy to care for * cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Asahi-zuru's are multicoloured, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Pink-coloured, early shoots. Japanese maple 'Asahi-zuru' turns bright pink in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Asahi-zuru' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, upright.

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, solitary

Root
Acer palmatum 'Asahi-zuru' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.