Acer palmatum Sumi Nagashi - Japanese Maple Tree | Large Outdoor Garden Ready Plant in Pot (50-70cm Incl. Pot)

• Characteristics: Deciduous shrub that can also be grown as a small tree. It forms a vase shape when young, with seven-lobed foliage that emerges as purple-red in Spring, dark red in Summer and bright red in Autumn. Small flowers bloom in Spring and winged fruit may form in Autumn.
• Growth and Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 2.5m up to 4m.
• Care and Maintenance: Acers prefer partial shade, so avoid prolonged exposure to full sun. They will tolerate most soil types, as long as it's kept watered and drains well.
• Period of Interest: Foliage shows varying shades of red from Spring through to Autumn. Small flowers bloom in Spring with possible winged fruit appearing in Autumn.

Acer palmatum Sumi Nagashi, also known as Japanese Maple, is a deciduous shrub. It has seven-lobed leaves that show off a variety of red shades throughout the year. They emerge as purple-red in Spring, before turning dark red throughout Summer and finishing up bright red in Autumn. It produces flowers in Spring, with the potential of winged fruit in Autumn. The plant is also a great space filler as it reaches an ultimate height and spread of 2.5 - 4m. Acers can be cared for with relative ease. Plant in an area of partial shade and aim to avoid long periods of exposure to full sunlight. They can tolerate most soil types, requiring you keep it moist, well-drained and ensure watering is kept to a regular, consistent level. Choose your preferred pot size - 9cm, 3L or 10L - from the selection menu. This is always subject to stock availability. Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.