Acer Japonicum Vitifolium in 10 Lire pots or ready potted into Primitivo Terracotta.
Acer Japonicum Vitifolium 60/80cm 10 Litre: Japonicum Vitifolium growing into a tall wide bush with green summer foliage followed by fiery orange autumn colours, can i good circumstances reach heights upto 4 metres.
Acer plants prefer Acid soil although this is not an absolute necessity it will help the plant reach its full potential. If you have unsuccessfully tried to grow Azalea, Rhododendron, Pieris, Camellias the chances are your soil has a high lime content. Soil can be improved by adding Ericaceous compost to the planting hole this will lower the lime content and raise acid. If pot planted best choice is John Innes Ericaceous Compost this is a specially formulated sterilised loam based, lime free compost with essential foods for plants such as Acer Palmatum. Also in the coldest areas it may be advisable wrap the pots in a winter fleece or bubble wrap during the coldest months, this will help protect the roots. Repotting in fresh compost should be considered every 2 years. Ensure an adequate water supply and feed approximately every 6-8 weeks from early spring through to mid-summer.
