Product Description
One of the best and easiest compact growing Acers for smaller gardens, pots and patios, this gorgeous red foliaged small tree offers so much interest througout the year.
The 'Dissectum' part of the name refers to the very feathery leaves, which emerge in early spring the most gorgeous burgundy red, and remain in deep colour all summer, turning redder still in autumn.
A slow growing, spreading tree with the perfect balanced habit, it is great as a border specimen, or in a large pot, where it can remain for 10 years quite happily - and you can take it with you if you move house!. A great investment for any garden.
What Is Supplied
Item 510225 supplied as:
1 x 3L pot
Item 510555 supplied as:
Supplied as an established plant in a 13cm pot
Plant Information
Care Guide
Planting Advice for your Acer palmatum 'Garnet':
- If your soil is slightly acidic, then you have the perfect conditions to grow Japanese maples - however do not worry if you have not as most can be grown in other soils as long as they are not wet, dry or very alkaline.
- If growing in a pot, use a 50/50 mix of ericaceous and multipurpose compost if you can - although again don't worry overly about this.
- If planting in the garden, prepare a wide hole and loosen the soil with a fork, incorporating organic matter as needed to improve moisture retention and condition.
- Plant your Acer so that the top of the root ball is just slightly below ground level.
- Fill the planting hole with soil and heel well in. Water well.
Aftercare advice for your Acer palmatum:
- Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated as long as the plant is well watered.
- Avoid exposed places as leaves can suffer with windburn (scorch), especially if the plant is dry.
- Allow your Japanese Maple to get used to a whole day in the sun by starting it off in the shade, then standing it in its final sunny spot (in pot or in the garden soil) for one hour longer every day for a week.
- Water regularly and deeply.
- Feed with our specialist Acer feed.
- Mulch every couple of years with well-rotted garden compost or well-rotted manure or leaf mould.
Pruning advice for your Acer 'Garnet':
- Acers generally do not need pruning, just remove any branches that are dead or damaged.
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Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
150cm
200cm
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All my plants are growing great ??
Review Submitted: 07/06/2023 - 17:52:32
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good service
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Acer to small for the price
Review Submitted: 19/03/2019 - 16:43:17
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The packaging on this delivery was not as good as usual.
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Looks promising.
Review Submitted: 06/08/2018 - 23:15:55
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Fantastic products and great service
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Looks fantastic
Review Submitted: 01/08/2018 - 14:08:52
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The trees arrived on time,were in good condition ,well packed.
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Decent size,good condition
Review Submitted: 12/06/2018 - 09:44:07
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Excellent service every time i have ordered from Garden Bargains.
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I was really pleased with my acer, it is such a beautiful healthy plant. It was packed really well and was undamaged. It now takes pride of place on our patio. Thankyou
Review Submitted: 03/08/2017 - 09:43:32
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Good delivery and well packed
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Good size and a nice plant
Review Submitted: 10/05/2017 - 08:52:30