Acer palmatum 'Chishio Improved' - 250-300 CM C110

Description
The red 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 approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Chishio Improved'.

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

leaves
High ornamental foliage value. Attractive red autumn colouring.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Shishio Improved' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque.

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
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
Solitary

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