Acer palmatum 'Skeeters Broom' - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom' (Acer palmatum) is an upright, dense shrub that produces purple-red flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from May to June. These produce red winged fruits. The Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom' also has purple-red leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* attractive bright red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * red shoots * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom's are purple-red, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Red, early shoots. Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom' turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom' is an upright and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Japanese maple 'Skeeter´s Broom' appear in clusters from May to June.

Use
Rock garden, park, small/front garden

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