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Acer Palmatum Little Princess Extra Large 140/160cm. 14 Litre

Acer Palmatum Little Princess Extra Large 140/160cm. 14 Litre

£89.95
Acer Palmatum Large 140/160cm 14 Litre pot.
Acer Palmatum Large 140/160cm 14 Litre pot. Acer Palmatum Large 140/160cm 14 Litre pot.
1 In stock
Quick Overview

Established acer Palmatum Little Princess Coloumnar efftect, tall and narrow, minimun delivered height 140cm above the pot. 

Plant Size (cm)
Plant Size (cm)
141cm - 160cm
Pot Size - Litre
Pot Size - Litre
Various Options
Anticipated Height
Anticipated Height
2m +/-
Toleration
Toleration
-10
Growth Speed
Growth Speed
Slow
Evergreen?
Evergreen?
No
1 In stock
Qty

Acer Palmatum Little Princess Large 140/160cm 14 Litre: This beautiful Japanese dwarf maple will enhance any garden, in the ground or in the pot on the patio. The plant produces a compact branching bush with brilliant fresh green lobed leaves coloured yellow and red at the growing tips. Autumn colour is golden yellow. The Acer is fully hardy but my need some protection if planted in a pot and postion in an exposed site.

Acer plants prefer Acid soil although this is not an absolute necessity but it will help the plant reach its full potential. 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. Re-potting 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.

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.