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Acer palmatum 'Elegans'

Acer palmatum 'Elegans' (Japanese Maple)
 

Common Name

Japanese Maple
 

Soil

Any non alkaline soil. Correct light more important
 

Aspect

Sun or partial shade
 

Height

8-10ft
 

Action and Timing

A stocky, sturdy, upright form reaching around 8-10ft in both height and width, the yellowish green leaves become darker green before the final bright orange tinged red is reached. Elegans is happy in any light.
 

Nursery Notes

Grafted plant.
 

Opinion

Good sturdy and reliably robust form.
 

This plant was added to the database on 27th December, 2009.

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