Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' downy Japanese Maple

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Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

Name: Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AC1890.1
Price: 195.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Downy Japanese Maple

Multi-stem, 120-150cm, 20L pot

£195

£195 ~~£195~~

Available As:

Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

Pre-order: New batch ready Summer 2025

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4m x 4m in 20 years

Position Full sun, partial shade

Soil Moist but well-drained

Description

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' is a deciduous shrub with a bushy habit, typically reaching a height and spread of around 4 metres. Its rounded leaves, featuring 9 to 11 lobes, transform into stunning shades of purple and orange in autumn. In spring, clusters of red flowers appear, adding seasonal interest and attracting wildlife to the garden.

This Downy Japanese maple thrives in moist but well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade.

AKA: downy Japanese maple 'Vitifolium' , Acer palmatum 'Vitifolium

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

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