Acer palmatum 'Pink Passion' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
In addition, the Japanese maple 'Pink Passion' has lobed, multicoloured leaves. The pink and white new growth is also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 m and spreads to around 2.5 m.

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

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive dark red autumn colour * tolerates pruning * pink and white new growth * low-maintenance

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Japanese maple 'Pink Passion' are variegated, serrated, opposite and lobed. They are approximately 6–11 cm in size. Pinkish-white, early spring buds. Japanese maple 'Pink Passion' turns a vibrant dark red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Pink Passion' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Pink Passion' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, compact-growing, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2–3 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1.5–2.5 m. It generally grows 20–35 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 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
Solitary

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