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Acer Palmatum Plant Little Princess 7.5 Litre - Beautiful

Acer Palmatum Plant Little Princess 7.5 Litre - Beautiful

£49.95
Acer Palmatum Plant Little Princess  7.5 Litre - Beautiful
Acer Palmatum Plant Little Princess  7.5 Litre - Beautiful
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Quick Overview

Established Plants, presented in a 7.5 litre/26cm pot, with an actual plant size upto 60cm - Highest quality. 

Plant Size (cm)
Plant Size (cm)
41cm - 60cm
Pot Size - Litre
Pot Size - Litre
7.5 Litre
Anticipated Height
Anticipated Height
1m
Toleration
Toleration
-10
Growth Speed
Growth Speed
Slow
Evergreen?
Evergreen?
No
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Acer Palmatum Little Princess, or in this case not so little! these are beautiful large plants, This 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.The autumn colour is a golden yellow.The Acer is fully hardy but my need some protection if planted in a pot. Little princess like sandy humus rich soil. These are lovely well established plants, with a beautiful shape. 

What to expect: Your plant will arrive very well established in a 26cm pot with an actual plant height of approximately 40-60cm. It will depending on the time of year purchased look just like the picture which was taken April, if purchased after late September the plant will have been cut back in preparation for new gowing season so will appear to be smaller than the picture suggests. 

Planting Position: Best planted in a sunny spot through to partial shade ideally in an area sheltered from strong afternoon summer sun. Also away from exposed frosty sites, as late spring frosts may damage new foliage.

Soil: While acer plants are not fully fledged Ericaceous or Lime Hating plants they do prefer soil with a high Acid content.

Suitable for container planting: Yes equally as happy in the pot or the ground.

Eventual height and spread: Up to 5 metres tall with a 5 metre spread.

Growth Speed: Relatively slow.

Growth Habit: Upright and bushy.

Flowering Period: Not applicable.

Pruning: Not really a requirement. However if you choose to, hard Pruning should be done in the dormant months November through to early February. Some light pruning can also be undertaken during the growing season to help create a defined shape for your plant

Foliage: Dark red almost purple during spring and summer, bright red in Autumn

Evergreen: No deciduous

Winter Hardy: Yes

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, Rhododendren, 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. 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