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Newly planted 2006

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Tips on growing Japanese Maples from seed


Tips on planting Japanese Maples


Acer palmatum

'Trompenburg'



Zone 6

(Europe 7)



Unusual leaves forming a tube shape as it ages


This gives a pleasing and unusual effect to the whole tree


The colour is a rich deep purple/red


Autumn colour of crimson completes a colourful year


















These pictures show the different colours of this plant at varying times of the year



REMEMBER that all Japanese Maples prefer a slightly acid well drained soil with a constant moisture content.