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Acer palmatum Autumn Coloured Hybrids Mixed - Japanese Maple

Acer x palmatum Autumn Coloured Hybrids Mixed
Japanese Maple, Smooth Japanese Maple

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Extremely disappointed despite careful sowing, no seed has germinated. It is better to buy a pre-grown maple shoot.

Florence, 02/08/2018

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This selection of hybrid maples is a real mix of surprises for curious gardeners. These small, deciduous trees with a tortured silhouette, symbol of wisdom and ardent passion, have an elegance like no other. The unparalleled splendour of their autumnal colouring, the texture and the design of their foliage, all different, invites you to plant them without delay, in the garden or on the terrace. These maples tolerate heat, but they need shade and protection from the wind that dries their foliage. They appreciate fresh, drained, humus-rich soil but fear limestone.
Height at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
90 days
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Sowing period February to March
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

This selection of Acer 'Autumn Coloured Hybrids Mixed', composed of hybrids from the palmate maple, is a real mix of surprises for curious gardeners. These small, twisted deciduous trees, symbols of wisdom and fervent passion, have an elegance unlike any other. The incomparable splendour of their autumn colouring, the texture and pattern of their leaves, all different, invites you to plant them without delay, in the garden or on the terrace. These maples can handle heat, but they need shade and protection from the wind that dries their foliage. They appreciate fresh, drained, humus-rich soils but do not tolerate limestone.

 

Originating from China, Korea and Japan, the Acer palmatum, also called smooth Japanese maple, is a small tree from the Sapindaceae family. It shows a compact, rounded habit, and low, strong, sinuate branches. Its adult size reaches about 3 to 4 m (9 ft 10 in to 13 ft 1 in) in height and spread, with fairly slow growth. The plants in the 'Autumn Coloured Mixed' selection are all derived from this species, which can take on very different aspects. Their delicate fern-like foliage, composed of leaves cut into five to seven dentate lobes, or of 7 and 11 lobes more or less dentate, evolves over the seasons. It is adorned with bronze green, or tender green, dark purple, gold yellow, scarlet and bright orange, from spring to autumn. The same branch can bear leaves of very varied shades and depending on the angle of view, the overall shade will change. Winter reveals their branches covered in a dark, almost black bark. These trees are monoecious, meaning that each individual has male and female flowers in different places. The winged fruits of the palmate maple are called samaras.

 

The venerable and graceful habit of the Japanese maple and its slow growth invite it to be chosen to brighten up a small urban garden, or the short grass meadow of a contemporary garden. It is a quintessential small tree for oriental and Japanese-inspired scenes, and the ideal candidate to try the art of bonsai. You can pair the small plants with Japanese azaleas and ferns, they like the same conditions. It is one of the best companions you can find for rhododendrons, which softens the somewhat chunky aspect and perfectly highlights the flowering. Place larger subjects in the background of ericaceous beds. Its light shade will be beneficial to pieris, azaleas and rhododendrons. At its base, plant a carpet of wood hyacinths and corydalis, creating a magnificent scene in spring.

 

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time May to June
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Acer

Species

x palmatum

Cultivar

Autumn Coloured Hybrids Mixed

Family

Sapindaceae

Other common names

Japanese Maple, Smooth Japanese Maple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

You can sow palmate maple seeds at any time of the year. Sow seeds in trays or pots in spring with special sowing compost. Place the trays in a propagator or a warm place to maintain an optimal temperature of 18 to 20°C (64.4 to 68°F). Push the seeds 6 mm (0.2 in) deep into the soil and cover them lightly. 


For the rest of the year, enclose the pots and trays inside a polythene bag to ensure a humid atmosphere. Keep the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F) for 6 weeks. After that, place the sowings in the refrigerator for 8 weeks. Then, gradually increase the temperature to 13°C (55.4°F). 


When the young plants are large enough to be handled, transplant them into 8 cm (3.1 in) diameter pots. Place them under a cold frame and put them outside in the spring or the following autumn in a sheltered area of the garden. Allow them to develop for 1 to 3 years before transplanting them to their final location in a slightly shaded place, sheltered from strong winds, in fresh, well-drained, lime-free soil.

 

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to March
Germination time (days) 90 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Back of border, Free-standing, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, draining, humus-bearing
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