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Japanese maple 'Pixie'

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A small, upright, slow-growing tree ultimately to about 2.5m tall and 2m across. The leaves have seven, toothed, tapering lobes opening pink in spring, turning purple-red for summer and bright scarlet in autumn. Small green flowers in spring are followed by winged, red fruit in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese maple 'Pixie' (Acer palmatum 'Pixie')
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Japanese maple 'Pixie' pictures

Distribution of Japanese maple 'Pixie'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Japanese maple 'Pixie'

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Japanese maple 'Pixie' care guide

Deep seasonal watering, limit irrigation quantity through cold winter
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Deep seasonal watering, limit irrigation quantity through cold winter

Fertilizing

Dwarf maple tree balanced feed applied once per early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering

Growing

Grows best in slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but tolerates most soils if improved with well-rotted organic matter. Hot, dry air, cold wind and late frost may cause leaf scorching. Mulch in autumn to protect shallow roots from cold and drying out. See Japanese maple cultivation

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