Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese maple 'Dissectum' (Acer palmatum) is an umbrella-shaped, overhanging, deciduous shrub with decorative, deeply slit, light green leaves. It also bears purple-red flowers arranged in clusters in May. These produce red winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually grows to a height of around 2 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

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

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Dissectum's are light green, deeply slit, opposite. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Dissectum' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Dissectum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella-shaped, overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to October - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Japanese maple 'Dissectum' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Tub, grave, heather garden, pond edge, balcony/patio

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