Acer palmatum 'Ruby Star' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

Description
The Japanese maple 'Ruby Stars' (Acer palmatum) is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, dwarf, deciduous large shrub with decorative, cut, medium green leaves with red markings. It also bears purple-red flowers arranged in clusters in May. These produce red-brown winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

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

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Ruby Stars's are medium green, red, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Ruby Stars' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Ruby Stars' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque, dwarf-growing.

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
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).

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 'Ruby Stars' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary, tub, bonsai

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