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Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Phoenix
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Phoenix
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Phoenix
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Phoenix
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Phoenix
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum Phoenix

Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Phoenix'

Vibrant colour that changes through the seasons
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Phoenix' - Rating
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Perfect In Pots
Winter Hardy
Easy To Grow
  • A dazzling ornamental tree noted for its bright red young stems
  • Silvery white bark on older stems accentuates the leaf and stem colours
  • One of the most striking varieties of snakebark maples
  • New leaves are tinted pink, developing a green-veined middle before turning golden yellow
  • Supplied as an established young tree in a 1.5L pot, ready to be potted on or planted out
1.5L Pot - Item: 511003
RRP £19.99
Deal Price £17.99
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Product Description

Also known as a snakebark maple, the Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Phoenix' is a dazzling ornamental tree, noted for its bright red young stems.

In winter, the vivid red shoots have been likened to the red-stemmed dogwoods, which are renowned for their amazing seasonal colour, and the bark on older stems is striped silvery white, which accentuates their red colouring even further.

The perfect choice for any garden needing some vibrant colour, 'Phoenix' is definitely one of the most striking of the snakebark maples, and its natural vigour makes it easy to grow and reliable.

With a kaleidoscope of colour through the year, new leaves emerge tinted pink and develop a green-veined middle before turning a golden-yellow in the autumn. In addition, its tiny yellow flowers are followed by winged, sycamore-like fruits in early summer.

Supplied as an established young tree in a 15cm diameter pot, ready to be potted on or planted out.

What Is Supplied

Item 511003 supplied as:
1 x 1.5L pot

Plant Information

Top Tips

  • The decorative stems and branches of the snakebark maple need to catch the light for best effect so give them a prominent site, ideally in dappled shade.
  • Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure.

 

Care Guide

Planting Advice for Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Phoenix':

  • Winter hardy and low maintenance, 'Phoenix' prefers a spot in semi-shade (will tolerate full sun, but avoid bright, direct exposure).
  • If your soil is slightly acidic, then you have the perfect conditions to grow Japanese maples – however, do not worry if it isn't, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 rootball is slightly below ground level. Fill the planting hole with soil and heel well in. Water well.
  • If growing in containers, use a soil-based compost such as John Innes No. 2 or a good-quality ericaceous compost.

Aftercare Advice for Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Phoenix':

  • Keep the compost evenly moist (but not soaking) and feed in spring and early summer with a slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed such as our specialist acer feed.
  • Your acer will need repotting into a slightly bigger container every couple of years in April or September.
  • Wrap containers with bubble wrap in winter to protect the roots.

Pruning Advice for Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Phoenix':

  • Pruning is not necessary but can be done in late summer or early autumn if needed to remove dead or damaged branches.

 

Planting / Flowering Calendar
Planting Time
Flowering Time
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
Plant Dimensions
600cm
250cm

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Not received yet? Bought three last year and one died.Aldi a rose bush fied I bought recently
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Will do when I receive it
Review Submitted: 02/07/2023 - 11:45:13
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The box seemd too big what a waste of cardboard
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The box seemd too big what a waste of cardboard
Review Submitted: 06/10/2022 - 13:44:02
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THE SET OF 3 ACERS IS VALUE FOR MONEY I THOUGHT. MINE HAVE DIED COLD AND WIND BURN I THINK...... SO IM TRYING TO REPLACE THEM A BIT AT A TIME
Review Submitted: 01/09/2022 - 12:50:02
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Arrived quickly and in good condition
Review Submitted: 09/03/2022 - 11:45:04
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Not really happy with purchase - Acer had lost 3 branches and echinacea is looking really poorly - perhaps I am just unlucky
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Acer had lost 3 branches in transit
Review Submitted: 24/09/2021 - 11:38:27
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Good price, health plants and well packaged,
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Well packaged plants delivered in good condition.
Review Submitted: 14/09/2021 - 09:40:05
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Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Phoenix'
Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Phoenix'
1.5L Pot
Item: 511003
RRP £19.99
Deal Price £17.99
Save: £2.00 - 10%