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Acer Japanese Maple


Acer Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum Dissectum Atropurpureum)



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Love these.....I have a little baby one Pp.

20 Jun, 2009

 

That is just gorgeous, how old is that plant PP ?
It looks quite tall too, is it?

21 Jun, 2009

 

Thanks Janey its a beauitiful shrub, hope you get as much enjoyment from yours as I have with mine.

Thanks Louise My plant is around four years old, its around 3ft 6ins and has got a spread of around the same. I just love it.

21 Jun, 2009

 

I would love one.
Is your garden very sheltered? They don't like winds do they, they suffer windburnt leaves, i think my garden would be too windy :(

21 Jun, 2009

 

Mine is growing near a fence so it is quite sheltered and havent had any problems!

21 Jun, 2009

 

Ah, i see.
Maybe i'll try one, one day :)

21 Jun, 2009

 

Beautiful acer........

21 Jun, 2009

 

They are one of my favourite shrubs thanks Milky!

21 Jun, 2009

 

I've just got 'Ornatum' for my pebble bed. It was a birthday present from my wife. Good present. I will post it when I get it planted, (it is in a HUGE pot)

25 Jun, 2009

 

Will look out for it Vincent ,a lovely birthday pressie!

25 Jun, 2009

 

That's a beauty!

27 Jun, 2009

 

Thanks KM

27 Jun, 2009

 

I love these colour ones yours looks so healthy too, I had one dug it up to move it and it died

2 Jul, 2009

 

What a shame, this is one of my favourite plants!

2 Jul, 2009

 

I think the Japan do lovely gardens so peaceful looking

2 Jul, 2009

 

Hi, im fairly new to gardening so any tips would be appreciated!

I have one of these in a pot, all leaves are gone and looks like a big stick...is this normal for this time of year?

8 Jan, 2011

 

Well my baby one is the same Jackie...a few more weeks and you should see red buds forming...:o)

8 Jan, 2011

 

phew! I thought it was dead...:) thanks Janey..by the way this is my sisters name and shes a good gardener :)

8 Jan, 2011



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