Acer palmatum 'Oridono-nishiki' - 50-60 CM C3

Description
The Japanese maple 'Oridono nishiki' (Acer palmatum) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, deciduous large shrub with decorative, cut, multi-coloured 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 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Asahi-zuru'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Oridono nishiki's are multi-coloured, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Oridono nishiki' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Oridono nishiki' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

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 'Oridono nishiki' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.