Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' - P10.5

Description
The Japanese maple 'Little Princess' also has cut, medium green leaves. The green-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a semi-shady to shady, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to approx. 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Chiyo hime'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or small shrub * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * green-red shoots * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Little Princess's are medium green, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Green-red, early shoots. Japanese maple 'Little Princess' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Little Princess' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Little Princess' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, compact, picturesque large shrub or small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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
Tubs, rock garden, balcony/patio

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